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Covid-19 Hit’s Biz! Long-Time Businesses Prepare To Say Goodbye NBC PS Nico Payne As coronavirus numbers continue to rise and restrictions continue to tighten across the state, several local

businesses have announced that they are closing their doors or closing indefinitely amid the pandemic.

Two of the businesses we

spoke to today are dealing with financial hardships, but one local salon says their closing shop because it’s their time and wants to keep people safe. The Coachella Valley is home to many longstanding businesses, some

that have served residents for decades. But the pandemic has forced several of them to close their doors.

“It’s In The Bag” has been in the valley for 30 years and is a go-to travel shop, but with flights grounded and

road-tris discouraged, their business can’t continue.

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Former Presidents Obama, Bush, and Clinton volunteer to get Covid-19 vaccine

By Desert Star Staff The last three presidents of the US have announced their willingness to be publicly vaccination against coronavirus to prove the jab is safe, as many Americans remain dubious.

Barack Obama, George W Bush, and Bill Clinton have all spoken of their faith in the Covid vaccination process and say they are ready to prove it by publicly taking the jab.

President Trump’s predecessor, Barack Obama, said in an interview released on Thursday that if Dr. Anthony Fauci says the vaccine is safe, he believes him.

I may end up taking it on TV or having it filmed, just

so that people know that I trust this science, and what I don’t trust is getting Covid.

Meanwhile, both Clinton and Bush have confirmed through their staff that they are keen to publicly promote the vaccine.

Freddy Ford, Bush’s chief of staff, told CNN that the 43rd President had been in touch with Fauci and Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House coronavirus response coordinator, to offer his publicity services.

“A few weeks ago, President Bush asked me to let Dr. Fauci and Dr. Birx know that, when the time is

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Create a Pet-Friendly Home This Holiday Season

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By Desert Star Staff This year, holiday gatherings may look different than celebrations in years past. With traditions and large gatherings up in the air, pet parents can take some comfort in knowing they can still celebrate with their pets.

Before the festivities begin, however, it’s important for pet parents to ensure their homes are as pet-friendly as possible.

Consider these tips from

PetSmart’s resident veterinarian Jennifer Freeman, DVM, and training expert Jodie Havens, CPDT-KSA, to keep pets happy and healthy this holiday season.

Teach Good Table Manners Table manners aren’t just for humans. Help prevent begging at the table by refraining from giving your pup food or attention. When you sit down for a meal, place your pet in a crate or pen, or

encourage him or her to go to a special place like his or her bed or a comfortable chair.

“Divert your pup’s attention from tempting treats on the holiday table by providing an activity, such as a long-lasting chew or a puzzle toy,” Havens said.

If you don’t crate your pet during your holiday meal, avoid sharing human food under the table.

“Table scraps such as

gravy and stuffing may look harmless, but even small amounts can lead to serious health issues,” Freeman said.

Instead, offer pet-friendly treats that look and taste like the holidays. For example, Simply Nourish Dog Treats come in turkey and cranberry flavors that are alternatives to the real things. If you choose to indulge your pup with a little bit of human food, you can serve small amounts of whitemeat turkey breast, pumpkin, cranberries and yams. Keep your pet away from scallions or chives, onions, garlic, grapes or raisins, cooked bones and anything high in fat.

Create a Zen Space The holidays can be hectic, and pets are prone to picking up on stress in the household.

Even just one or two guests or stressed out pet parents can give a pet anxiety. Freeman recommends providing pets with a safe getaway.

“Stress and extra people in the home may cause your pet to act differently and even show signs of anxiety,” Freeman said. “To set up your pet’s retreat, use a crate or pen he or she is comfortable with, offer blankets or his or her favorite bed and place a few treats or chews inside.”

Exercise Caution When Decorating While families may be brightening up their homes this holiday season, it’s important to ensure decor such as candles and seasonal plants are placed out of your pet’s reach.

Flickering candles can be intriguing and seasonal plants like holly and poinsettia are poisonous to dogs and cats.

“Try providing a tall cat tree or scratcher near the holiday tree to redirect your kitty to an appropriate climbing apparatus,” Havens said. “The Merry & Bright Holiday House Cat Scratcher can help satisfy your cat’s instincts to scratch in fun, holiday fashion.”

Extra decor sometimes means more electrical cords, which can be tempting “chew toys” for your pet. Freeman recommends pet parents take special care to ensure electrical cords for festive lighting are not accessible by taping them down or covering them to help prevent injuries. Also remember to keep glass ornaments, tinsel, pinecones and light stands out of reach of your furry friend.

For more pet-friendly tips for the holiday season, visit petsmart.com. Family Features)

Nutritional Inspiration for the New Year

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new year brings new opportunities for personal changes and improve­ ment from taking steps forward in a career to bettering personal relationships and – perhaps most common – starting on a path toward better health. For many, the worthwhile challenge of enhancing physical health begins with the foods and beverages you eat and drink.

Step one is to leave behind the habit of turning to unhealthy meals and instead focus on dishes that call for fresh fruits and veggies like this Quinoa Salad with Orange Cilantro Salad Dressing. Simply start with cooked quinoa and mix together with your preferred produce like orange slices, grapefruit and diced avocado. Add feta cheese, lime juice and diced red onion to bring the flavor to life and drizzle with the light, zesty dressing.

Making nutritious choices goes beyond just your meals, however. Take your commitment to the next level with beverages that don’t cancel out your effort to eat healthy. This Spiced Citrus Ginger Mocktail combines a concentrate made of orange juice, orange peel, lime juice and lime peel with zero-sugar, zero-calorie ginger ale.

These health-conscious recipes are made possible with the flavor enhancement of Zevia beverages, which are naturally sweetened with stevia and include no artificial ingredients, colors or preservatives. Ranging from sodas to organic teas, energy drinks, sparkling water and mixers for cocktails and mocktails, the zero-sugar beverages fit nearly any lifestyle including eating patterns like paleo, keto, intermittent fasting and gluten­free.

Visit Zevia.com/recipes to find more nutritious food and drink solutions.

Spiced Citrus Ginger Mocktail Yield: 1 mocktail Concentrate: 1 cup fresh-squeezed orange juice 1/2 cup fresh-squeezed lime juice 1 orange peel 1 lime peel 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, lightly crushed 5 cardamom pods, lightly crushed 2 cinnamon sticks, lightly crushed Mocktail: 1/3 cup concentrate 1 can Zevia Ginger Ale

ice lime wedge, for garnish (optional) orange wedge, for garnish (optional) To make concentrate: In small saucepan, combine orange juice, lime juice, orange peel, lime peel, black peppercorns, cardamom pods and cinnamon sticks.

Bring to boil over high heat then turn to low; simmer until liquid has reduced by half, 3­4 minutes. Let cool and strain out solids. Transfer to glass jar and store until ready to use.

To make mocktail: Combine concen­ trate with ginger ale over ice.

Garnish with lime wedge or orange wedge, if desired.

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Quinoa Salad with Orange Cilantro Salad Dressing Yield: 2 cups Dressing: 1/2 cup Zevia Orange Soda 1/4 cup lime juice 1/2 cup olive oil 1 cup fresh cilantro 1/2 avocado 1 teaspoon garlic Quinoa Salad: 1 cup quinoa leafy greens (optional)

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1 orange, cut into pieces (optional) 1 grapefruit, cut into pieces (optional) 1 lime, juice only 1/2 avocado, diced (optional) 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional) 1/4 cup diced red onion (optional) To make dressing: In food processor, pulse orange soda, lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, avocado and garlic until consistency is smooth.

To make quinoa salad: Cook quinoa according to package directions and let cool.

Once quinoa is cool, add to bowl with orange pieces, if desired; grapefruit pieces, if desired; lime juice; avocado, if desired; feta cheese, if desired; and diced onion, if desired. Top with orange cilantro salad dressing.

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Report: Most LGBTQ Adults Face Health-Care Discrimination

By Desert Star Staff More than half of LGBTQ adults experience some form of discrimination from a health care professional, including the use of harsh language, according to a new report.

The American Heart Association survey assessed cardiovascular health in LGBTQ adults and found 70% of people who identify as transgender also encounter bias in health care settings.

Teri Arnold, director of communications at the Association, is a lesbian who says she faced intolerance from a nurse after she had a heart attack and her wife’s visit made it clear she was gay.

“In a situation where you’ve just been through

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something horrific, and you’re confronted with someone that doesn’t want to be in the room with you, doesn’t want to treat you, it just creates more stress in a highly stressful situation, to begin with,” Arnold said.

Researchers recommend health care providers receive more education on how to provide appropriate care for LGBTQ patients. The study is the first-ever report specifically addressing LGBTQ heart health.

The report notes the LGBTQ population faces unique stressors such as family rejection and anxiety over hiding their sexual orientation, leading to higher rates of cardiovascular disease. But Arnold said many LGBTQ folks aren’t comfortable disclosing their sexual orientation in a doctor’s office.

“There has to be a safe space for LGBTQ adults to be able to reveal who they are and reveal their authentic selves within a medical setting,” she

A new report finds more research is needed to understand better stressors that impact the cardiovascular health of LGBTQ people. (Adobe stock) said. “Because if I don’t feel safe revealing that to you, then you can’t collect the data, and then research can’t be done.”

Data also lack LGBTQ people of color and different

socioeconomic backgrounds because most previous studies relied on samples from white, educated LGBTQ adults.

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right, he wants to do what he can to help encourage his fellow citizens to get vaccinated,” Ford told CNN. “First, the vaccines need to be deemed safe and administered to the priority populations. Then, President Bush will get in

line for his, and will gladly do so on camera,” he added.

Clinton’s press secretary, Angel Ureña, told CNN that the 42nd president also wanted to set an example.

“President Clinton will definitely take a vaccine as soon as available to him, based on the priorities determined by public health

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last industry that is going to come back. We have been blessed to have a clientele that is second to none,” said Chuck Weisbar, Owner of It’s In The Bag. And the hardships reach beyond the travel industry; J. Russell, The Salon in Palm Desert, will say goodbye to the valley after 36 years.

“We’ve decided to close at the end of December,” said Meg Firestone, Co-owner of J. Russell The Salon.

Although covid-19 guidelines have made operations difficult, the salon’s owner says it’s simply time for them to shut their doors.

“They are wondering how my husband and I are doing because this has been our baby, but we’re doing well, and we’re ready to move on and start the next chapter of our life. Now is the time that everyone should be safe,” added Firestone.

And in one last effort to help the local economy, the

Firestones helped their 60 plus employees find other jobs.

“They’re one of the best owners I’ve ever worked for and to lose them is devastating; that’s what makes it so hard,” said Marilyn Laswell, Stylist at J. Russell The Salon.

But not every business

officials. And he will do it in a public setting if it will help urge all Americans to do the same,” Angel Ureña said.

A poll by analytics company Gallup, released in mid-November, found that only 58 percent of Americans would opt to receive a Covid-19 vaccine when one becomes available.

Several people were delighted to see the former presidents leading by example and took to Twitter to express their support.

Others were less than convinced. One Twitter user said they would likely be given a placebo rather than the real vaccine.

is closing in good financial standing; the Children’s Discovery Museum Of The Desert recently announced they will close indefinitely. The museum has suffered through coronavirus restrictions.

“Covid hit the museum, and we don’t have the finances to remain closed doing virtual programming indefinitely. We do need to close down and conserve

every penny we have,” said Davis Meyer, Cochair of the board, The Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert.

The Children’s Discovery Museum of The Desert has been a staple for the last 22 years, and their future now depends on the support of the community and its donations. Source: NBC Palm Springs December/2020

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COVID Soars in Nursing Homes with More Patients of Color

By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif.

- A new report pinpoints why COVID-19 spread so fast this summer in California nursing homes.

The study found skilled nursing facilities that meet recommended staffing levels for Registered Nurses had half the infections compared to those that don’t meet the standards. And the novel coronavirus infection rates are three times higher at facilities with large numbers of African-American patients.

According to Kristof Stremekis, director of market analysis and insight with the California Health Care Foundation, which commissioned the report.

“This virus disproportionately impacts black and Latinx people in California,” said Stremekis.

“And we need to make sure that those facilities which are

serving Black and Latinx patients have the resources that they need to keep people safe.”

The report says the risk factors have changed over time. In May, the data showed for-profit nursing homes had infection rates five to six times higher than nonprofit or government-owned facilities.

But by August, other risk factors took precedence, with higher rates seen among male patients and people over age 85.

The report recommends the state strengthen oversight of nursing-care facilities and require higher staffing levels.

Stremekis said as vaccines become available, the data will guide decisions on where to deploy resources first.

“It would allow us to prioritize things like the distribution of PPE, like distribution of the vaccine, to get it to folks who need it the most,” said Stremekis.

From January to mid-

A new report shows facilities with higher staffing levels have seen lower rates of COVID-19 infection. (Renown Skilled Nursing) November, almost 30,000 people in California nursing homes contracted the virus, and more than 4,800 nursing-

home residents have died.

AARP has many resources online for families worried about the novel coronavirus, including a

list of questions to ask if your loved one is in a nursing home.

You can find that and more online at ‘aarp.org/coronavirus.’

Cathedral City Receives a Perfect Score from the Human Rights Campaign

Cathedral City is 1 of 94 municipalities in the U.S. to receive the highest rating.

By Desert Star Staff CATHEDRAL CITY Dec/2020– The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, an educational entity of the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, released its annual Municipal Equality Index (MEI) Scorecard rating the City of Cathedral City with a perfect score of 100. This is the highest recognition

by HRC and comes after a thorough review of Cathedral

City policies and practices, including having both a police department liaison and a city executive officer liaison for the LGBTQ community.

The MEI scorecard examined the laws, policies, and services of municipalities and rated them based on their inclusivity of LGBTQ people who live and work there. The HRC Foundation’s Scorecard rated 506 municipalities throughout the United States, with at least one municipality in each of the 50 states. Palm

Springs and Rancho Mirage, Cathedral City’s adjacent neighbors, were the only other cities in the Coachella Valley to receive a perfect score out of the nine Valley cities.

The LGBT population within Cathedral City continues to increase in size as recent studies estimate that nearly 30% of Cathedral City residents identify themselves as part of the LGBTQ community. Notably, two of Cathedral City’s five council members identify

themselves as being part of the LGBTQ community.

“Receiving HRC’s highest recognition confirms our city’s commitment to equality,” stated Mayor John Aguilar.

“Throughout our history, Cathedral City has been a safe haven for the LGBTQ community to live, work, and visit, and that is why my husband and I call it home.”

The city council of Cathedral City has been supportive of the LGBT community by hosting

the Cathedral City LGBT Days festival during the last weekend in March as one of the City’sCity’s signature events. It was also the first CityCity in the Coachella Valley to pass a municipal ordinance mandating singlestall public restrooms in Cathedral City to be reclassified as “gender-neutral,” fly a rainbow flag at City Hall and create a “Rainbow Crossing” named after the late Mayor Gregory S. Pettis, the first openly gay elected official in Riverside County.

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Despite Confusion, Thousands of Former FL Felons Voted Successfully

By Desert Star Staff TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Voting-rights advocates say they’re working to keep the momentum going, registering Floridians with felony convictions so they can vote in future elections.

Conflicting court rulings and confusing records were just a few hurdles they faced on Election Day, as Republican lawmakers sought to restrict the return of 1.4 million former felons by requiring they pay all fines and fees before they could vote.

Some local elections officials, including in Broward County, said they had to rely on an “honor system” that anyone restored to vote was eligible. Despite the confusion, Neil Volz - deputy director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition - said his group is proud of the outcome.

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citizens were an undeniable winner in this year’s election,” said Volz, “as over 50,000 people who were unable to vote because of a past felony conviction just two years ago were able to experience democracy in this year’s election.”

Florida Secretary of State Laura Lee and Gov. Ron DeSantis both praised the state’s trouble-free election. Still, they have yet to address the process that left election supervisors to overlook the fines-and-fees requirements without clear guidance from the state.

Volz said the State of Florida is simply unprepared to carry out its own restrictions.

He added that the requirement to pay fines and fees doesn’t apply to all returning citizens because some could’ve received a sentence modification

by a judge or might have been granted voting rights through the Clemency Process, which doesn’t require they be paid in full.

“In many respects, the government is acknowledging that they cannot tell people with 100% certainty what their situation is,” said Volz, “and then expecting them to be able to know with 100% certainty what their situation is.”

Volz said his group will continue to encourage everyone to vote. It offers legal assistance to anyone in doubt about their eligibility.

Voting without being qualified to do so is a crime but if the Division of Elections finds a voter is potentially ineligible, a written notice is sent to the voter, who then has 30 days to respond before any action is taken.

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Amendment 4, passed by Florida voters in 2018, restored voting rights to people who had been convicted of felonies but served their time. (Trimmel Gomes) www.desertstarweekly.com

Porch Pirates on the Prowl as Online Shopping up

Kitty Alvarado Porch pirates caught on camera in Palm Springs.

Several videos sent to us from the Neighbors app show several thieves swiping packages from front doors.

The thieves are brazen; they don’t seem to mind the cameras or broad daylight; they’re willing to risk getting

caught to get their hands on what’s inside the boxes.

Sergeant Mike Casavan, with the Palm Springs Police Department, says package theft is up and widespread this time of year, “With the holiday season we do get a lot of these crimes, you know people are getting packages delivered to their door

especially this year much more than last year when people are shopping from home.”

On “Cyber Monday” alone, shoppers spent nearly $11 billion online, an all time record.

Research shows 1.7 million packages are stolen every year, resulting in over $25 million in losses. One in three Americans have had one

or more package stolen this year, but the numbers don’t show the pain and frustration caused by this crime.

“Aww, your heart just drops … it’s just disappointing it’s sad, you know especially now with the pandemic, we want to share as much as we can with gifts,” Jenn Wood, who lives in Palm Springs, adding that her packages used to disappear around the holidays.

Palm Springs resident Lucy Tallarita says it just happened to her, “I looked for it yesterday in the mailbox, and it wasn’t there, and it shows it was tracked and delivered,” adding that the package that vanished was a special gift she bought for her daughter with the little she had, “Well, I feel like crying now because I‘m not working and you feel violated … I’m angry.”

But there is something you can do to make sure you get all your packages.

The U.S. Postal Service says don’t leave your packages unattended, give specific

delivery instructions, like leave it with a neighbor, request a hold, or pick up location and all that can be done online with a tracking number.

Also, some of the large online stores have lockers where your packages can be delivered safely.

Wood says she solved her problem with a P.O. Box, ” I get all my packages now.”

Casavan says posting videos online and sending them to police are good ideas.

Still, the victim must file a police report because only then can they take action and investigate. Those reports are also useful because if they spot a pattern, they can tailor their patrols to stop the crimes.

Casavan says if you catch someone in the act, just call 911, “The best thing to do if you’re home is don’t interfere; these are packages that will ultimately be replaced.” Source: NBC Palm Springs December/2020

Diego Maradona dead: Argentinian football legend passes away aged 60

By Desert Star Staff Argentinian football legend and winner of the 1986 World Cup, Diego Maradona, has passed away at home in Tigre after suffering a heart attack.

Maradona, 60, was recovering at home following brain surgery in Buenos Aires, where he was treated for a blood clot on the brain earlier this month.

Last Friday, Maradona was sedated by medics after the former footballer suffered alcohol dependency issues following his surgery. Doctors described the legend as suffering from a “mix” of serious problems, including cardiovascular and liver problems.

It was stated that Maradona would require constant support, including admission to an alcohol addiction clinic, following his discharge from the hospital.

However, according to Clarin.com, Maradona suffered a heart attack while recovering at home and passed away shortly afterward.

A legendary career Maradona emerged from the youth ranks in the late 1970s at Argentinos Juniors, where he scored 116 goals from 167 games before signing for one of the country’s biggest clubs, Boca Juniors. His talents were soon spotted by Europe’s top scouts. He was lured away to La Liga by Barcelona before joining unfashionable Serie A side Napoli in 1984, where he became a legend.

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got the better of him when he was sent off for kicking out at Brazilian player Batista in the knockout stages as Argentina crashed out of the tournament.

Maradona returned four years later with a point to prove and produced arguably the best tournament performance by a single player in World Cup history as he led Argentina to the top of the world at the 1986 World Cup. His infamous “Hand of God” goal against hated rivals England elevated Maradona, already an icon in his homeland, to even greater heights. In contrast, his second goal in the game, a mesmerizing run from inside his own half, is still regarded by many as the greatest goal ever scored in World Cup history.

His career declined after 1986, but he still led Argentina to the final of the 1990 World Cup, where they lost to West Germany. Issues with banned substances marred his appearance four years later at the same tournament in the United States and gave a glimpse of the troubles that would befall him after his career.

Maradona latterly stayed in the game as a manager and enjoyed stints with a host of clubs, including Textil Mandiyu, Racing Club, Al-Wasl, Fujairah, Dorados de Sinaloa and, most recently, Gimnasia de La Plata.

He also took charge of the Argentina national team between 2008 and 2010 and led the team into the 2010 World Cup, where they were eventually eliminated in the quarter-finals.

While Maradona’s successes on the field led to fame and fortune, as well as the reputation as one of, if not the

greatest players to ever play the game, the trappings of success plagued Maradona throughout the latter part of his career and well into his retirement.

From the mid-1980s until 2004, Maradona battled cocaine addiction and latterly in his career struggled with his weight. His struggles with

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obesity eventually led him to undergo gastric bypass surgery.

He also struggled with alcohol and was hospitalized in 2007 with hepatitis and the effects of alcohol abuse. This year, he was admitted to the hospital, where he underwent brain surgery for a subdural hematoma. But his recovery

ended in tragedy on November 25 when it was reported

by Argentinian outlets that Maradona had passed away.

After hearing the news of Maradona’s death, Argentine President Alberto Fernandez has declared three days of national mourning.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOHN F. CLYATT Case No. PRIN2001190 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JOHN F. CLYATT .A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Pamela Clyatt O’Reilly in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Pamela Clyatt O’Reilly be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on Feb. 3, 2021 at 8:45 AM in Dept. No. PS3 located at 3255 E. Tahquitz Cyn Way, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. The hearing is only by telephonic appearance. Call 1-213-306-3065 and enter Meeting No. 289-100-160# .IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250.

A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: WILLIAM K SWEENEY ESQ SBN 51670 LAW OFFICE OF WILLIAM K SWEENEY 32371 ALIPAZ ST NO 29 SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO CA 92675 CN973738 CLYATT Dec 4,9,11, 2020. DSW20-5195 IN THEJUVENILE COURT OF MEMPHIS AND SHELBY COUNTY, TENNESSEE IN THE MATTER OF: JACOB MATTHEW LEFEAU, DOB 01/22/2015, Docket Number: EE7503 A CHILD UNDER EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE ORDER OF PUBLICATION In this cause, it appearing to the Court from the allegations of the petition filed, and duly sworn to, that the residence of the mother, Joanna Alexandra Perez, are unknown and cannot be ascertained by diligent search and inquiry; and that the whereabouts of the Respondent cannot be found or the post office address of said parent cannot be ascertained, and therefore, the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon said parent, it is ordered that Joanna Alexandra Perez enter her appearance herein on the 8th day of January, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. and plead or answer to the petition filed herein, a copy of which may be obtained from the clerk of Court. JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT will be taken against you should you fail to appear and answer, and that a copy of this order be published for four consecutive weeks in the Desert Star Weekly, a newspaper published in Riverside County, California.

Honorable Alycia Chism, Magistrate Attn: Megan H. Wilson, Attorney at Law Nov. 20, 2020, Nov. 27, 2020, Dec 4, 2020, Dec. 11, 2020. 20-5191 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS CAFÉ SOLAZ, 60-750 TRILOGY PARKWAY, LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253. Riverside County; 15241 LAGUNA CANYON RD, IRVINE, CA 92618-3152. Full name of registrant TRILOGY AT LA QUINTA MAINTNANCE ASSOCIATION, 15241 LAGUNA CANYON RD, IRVINE, CA 92618-3152/ CA. Business is conducted by CORPORATION. Registrant has yet to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed GERALDINE SENA, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 11/23/2020.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202012102. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2020 DSW20-5198 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS CORAL SPA, 60-750 TRILOGY PARKWAY, LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253. Riverside County; 15241 LAGUNA CANYON RD, IRVINE, CA 92618-3152. Full name of registrant TRILOGY AT LA QUINTA MAINTNANCE ASSOCIATION, 15241 LAGUNA CANYON RD, IRVINE, CA 92618-3152/ CA. Business is conducted by CORPORATION. Registrant has yet to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed GERALDINE SENA, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 11/23/2020.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202012094. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2020 DSW20-5197 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS ENSALSAME, 28408 SERENITY FALLS WAY, MENIFEE, CA 92585. Riverside County. Full name of registrant DENISSE “M” LOPEZ, 28408 SERENITY FALLS WAY, MENIFEE, CA 92585.

Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has yet to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS ENLIGHTENMENT PRODUCTIONS, 44049 VIGO COURT, PALM DESERT, CA 92260.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant RENEE DANIELLE BARIBEAU, 44049 VIGO COURT, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 3/1/2004. 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 RENEE BARIBEAU. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 11/10/2020.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202011726. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish November 13, 20, 27, December 4, 2020 DSW20-5190 APN: 656-360-002 TS No: CA01000152-17-4 TO No: 95312910 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED January 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 7, 2021 at 09:00 AM, at the front entrance of the former Corona Police Department at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882, Special Default Services, Inc., as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on January 25, 2013 as Instrument No. 2013-0040129 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed

by MICHAEL DACOLIAS, AN UNMARRIED MAN,, as Trustor(s), in favor of WARWICK CASTLE LLC, AN OREGON LIMITED LIABLILTY COMPANY 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: EXHIBIT “A” THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO BASE AND MERIDIAN, IN THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA. SAID LAND IS INCLUDED WITHIN THE AREA SHOWN ON A MAP FILED IN BOOK 15, PAGE 10 OF RECORD OF SURVEYS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. 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: VACANT LAND RIVERSIDE COUNTY, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240., no common designation. Directions may be obtained pursuant to a written request submitted to the Beneficiary c/o Special Default Services, Inc. at 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 within 10 days from the first publication of this notice. Directions shall be deemed reasonably sufficient to locate the property if information as to the location of the property is given by reference to the direction and approximate distance from the nearest crossroads, frontage road, or access road. 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 $235,805.07 (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 702-659-7766 for information regarding the Special Default Services, Inc. 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, CA01000152-17.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and

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highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 702659-7766, or visit this internet website www.insourcelogic.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA01000152-17 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

Date: December 1, 2020 Special Default Services, Inc. TS No. CA01000152-17 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 (949) 225-5945 TDD: 866-6604288 Susan Earnest, Trustee Sales Officer SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 SPECIAL DEFAULT SERVICES, INC. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURP O S E . O rd e r N u m b e r 7 3 2 9 5 , P u b D a t e s : 12/04/2020, 12/11/2020, 12/18/2020, DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW20-5201 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000008414559 Title Order No.: 190875441 FHA/ VA/PMI No.: ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/01/2017. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING

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AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 09/01/2017 as Instrument No. 2017-0366444 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: GRETHA A PHILLIPS, 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: 12/22/2020 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: IN FRONT OF THE CORONA CIVIC CENTER, 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA 92882. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 66755 1ST STREET, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92240 APN#: 639-323-010-5 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 $231,714.97. 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

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and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on 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 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000008414559.

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 TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES and POSTING 714-730-2727 www.servicelinkASAP.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and 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 and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 11/11/2020 A-4727827 11/27/2020, 12/04/2020, 12/11/2020.

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BY THEDA KLEINHANS REICHMAN

‘Hillbilly Elegy’--A True Story About A Family In Crisis

Hi, there, dear readers.

Hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving, even though it was tough for most of us to share our holiday dinner with friends and family this year. Hopefully, by next turkey day, all will once again be well in our world.

To keep from going stir crazy, I have been reading,

phoning friends and checking out movies on Netflix. This week my film of choice was “Hillbilly Elegy,” based on J.D. Vance’s book “Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis.” The story chronicles his upbringing with his family in Appalachia.

Glen Close plays Mamaw, J.D.’s scrappy, feisty grandma,

who literally is the glue that holds the family together. She can be loving, but she’s also one tough cookie who once set grandpa (Bo Hopkins) on fire. Luckily her oldest daughter put out the flames, which was a good thing for Papaw and Mamaw as well.

As you watch the film, you will find it hard to recognize

Glen Close behind her makeup and frumpy hairstyle as J.D.’s grandmother Mamaw. Mamaw is fiercely protective of her grandson J.D. (Gabriel Basso). And thanks to her, he studies hard, joins the Marine Corps and is eventually accepted by Yale University. However, as he is about to go in for a final interview, he is called home because his mother, Beverly (Amy Adams), is in the hospital following a heroin overdose.

Like her son, Beverly is highly intelligent, but her dreams of going to college were derailed when she discovers she is pregnant; from then on, her life is a struggle that leads to depression and drug use.

Her erratic behavior, coupled with bad choices, interferes with her mothering skills to the point that Mamaw winds up raising J.D. Thanks to his grandma’s tough love, J.D. eventually gives up friends who negatively influence him and concentrates on his education.

As the film begins, J.D. is at a reception for potential Yale candidates.

He is nervous and unsure

of his social skills--like using the right silverware for the proper dish. He is also a little testy when some potential candidates tease him about being a “hillbilly.” While it is done in fun, he takes it as a slight.

That night as he prepares for his upcoming interview, he is called home due to his mother’s hospitalization. He figures if he drives all night, he can help his mother agree to therapy and still make it back in time for his interview.

As he talks with his sister and tries to reason with his mother, memories of his past life come rushing back to him. At this point, Beverly is uncooperative and seems unwilling to seek help.

J.D. is worried about leaving her in this state of mental upset. If he goes, will she try to O. D. again?

If he stays, will it do any good? And if he misses his interview, will his dreams for a better future be derailed?

“Hillbilly Elegy” from Netflix is rated R for language throughout, drug content and some violence. Running time is1 hour, 57 minutes.

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Free Coronavirus Tests Offered at Churches in Coachella Valley

NBC PS Taylor Martinez COACHELLA (CNS) – Free coronavirus testing will be available at two Catholic churches in the eastern Coachella Valley starting this weekend, officials announced Wednesday.

Riverside County, the Desert Healthcare Foundation and several communitybased organizations partnered up with churches in Coachella and Mecca to provide the testing set to begin Saturday and span several days this month.

“The Coachella and Mecca churches are a staple in our community, and they regularly reach a large number of families and help keep them informed of the dangers of COVID-19,” Board of Supervisors Chairman Manuel Perez said.

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“I am proud that we are continuously bringing testing closer to our communities, and working with great community partners such as the churches and the Desert Healthcare District, to slow the spread of this virus.”

Appointments are not required for the testing, which is slated for the parish office of Our Lady of Soledad, 52-525 Oasis Palm Ave. in Coachella, and Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 65-100 Dale Kiler Road, in Mecca.

Testing will be available on the following days: — Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Our Lady of Soledad parish office in Coachella; — Sunday, 8 a.m.— Dec. 15, 4 p.m.-8 2:30 p.m., at Our Lady p.m., at Our Lady of Soledad of Guadalupe Catholic parish office in Coachella; Church in Mecca; — Dec. 16, 3 p.m.-

December 4, 2020

7 p.m., Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Mecca; and — Dec. 19, 9 a.m.-1

p.m., Our Lady of Soledad parish office in Coachella.

Source: NBC Palm Springs December/2020

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Facebook BANS false claims about Covid vaccines

By Desert Star Staff Social media giant Facebook says it is cracking down on Covid-19 vaccine misinformation and will remove “false claims” posted to Facebook or Instagram, which will have been debunked by public health experts.

In a company blog post on Thursday, Facebook said that it would be combating misinformation about Covid-19 vaccines as the world prepares for the roll-out of several inoculations against the disease.

Facebook’s previous policy was only to remove claims about Covid-19, which it said could lead to “imminent physical harm.”

On Thursday, it said the new move was an extension of its commitment to “remove misinformation about the virus that could lead to imminent physical harm. This could include false claims about the safety, efficacy, ingredients or side effects of the vaccines.”

For example, we will remove false claims that COVID-19 vaccines contain microchips or anything else that isn’t on the official vaccine ingredient list.

Facebook added that it would “remove conspiracy theories about COVID-19 vaccines that we know today are false,” such as claiming that “specific populations are being used without their consent to testing the vaccine’s safety.”

In November, the company reported that it had removed 12 million pieces of misinformation about Covid-19 in seven months, according to its internal guidelines.

According to Facebook, many of the posts removed already have related to false cures and conspiracy theories, such as one connecting the pandemic with 5G networks.

On Monday, the company’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, said it would be looking for more ways to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.

“We’re already planning a push around authoritative information about the vaccines,” Zuckerberg noted, though he did not elaborate.

The social media firm’s announcement comes a day after the UK became

the first nation to approve a vaccine for roll-out, with the first jabs planned to be administered next week.

Despite the severe impact of the virus on health and the global economy to date, many people are still wary about

receiving a vaccine. A poll released in mid-November by analytics company Gallup found that only 58 percent of Americans would opt to receive a Covid-19 vaccine when one becomes available.

States That Had Quickest Weekly Unemployment Claims Recovery

By Desert Star Staff Change in California Weekly Unemployment Claims (1=Quickest Recovery, 25=Avg.): 255.66% Change in Unemployment Claims (Latest Week vs. Last Year) 129,664 the week of November 23, 2020, vs. 36,457 the week of November 25, 2019.17th slowest recovery in the U.S. 253.12% Change in Unemployment Claims (Latest Week vs. Start of 2020) 129,664 the week of November 23, 2020, vs.

36,720 the week of January 1, 2020. 9th slowest recovery in the U.S. 724.62% Change in Unemployment Claims (Since Start of COVID-19 Crisis vs. Last Year) 10,322,434 between the week of March 16, 2020, and the week of November 23, 2020, vs. 1,424,528

between the week of March 18, 2019, and the week of November 25, 2019. 15th quickest recovery in the U.S.

What does Thanksgiving travel tell us about unemployment in the coming months?

“Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, people have a strong desire to resume their normal activities, which is demonstrated by the fact that around 50 million Americans traveled between November 25 and 29, down only 5 million from the equivalent period in 2019. People’s attitudes concerning a return to normalcy, coupled with the impending widespread distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine next year, should eventually work together to significantly cut down unemployment,” said Jill Gonzalez, WalletHub analyst.

“Until a vaccine gets widely

distributed, though, people should continue to be cautious to avoid harsher lockdowns that will cause greater unemployment in the short-term.”

capacity, we can expect to see more aggressive hiring.”

Should the government step in to help industries like movie theaters avoid going bankrupt?

What does the recent “The government should vaccine news from Moderna take actions to prevent mean for unemployment? highly-impacted industries “The fact that Moderna such as movie theaters from announced that their vaccine going bankrupt. Government is nearly 95% effective should restrictions on capacity, be a big encouragement to though essential for safety, unemployed people. Since have caused many places two companies, Moderna and to become unprofitable. We Pfizer, both have demonstrated should protect businesses an effective vaccine, we against bankruptcy to prevent can expect to see a larger another rise in unemployment,” quantity of doses become said Jill Gonzalez, WalletHub available initially, assuming analyst. “To receive assistance, both vaccines are approved,” companies and landlords in said Jill Gonzalez, WalletHub danger of bankruptcy should analyst. “The sooner we can also be willing to share in get the majority of Americans the cost. The government vaccinated, the sooner can’t be solely responsible we can proceed to a full for bailing everyone out.” reopening. Once businesses are allowed to operate at full

How do red states and blue states compare when it comes to recovery?

“With an average rank of 22 among the most recovered states, red states had a better recovery from unemployment claims last week than blue states, which rank 31 on average,” said Jill Gonzalez, WalletHub analyst.

“The lower the number of the ranking, the bigger the state’s recovery was.”

How has unemployment in Texas – the state with the most COVID-19 cases – recovered?

“Texas’ unemployment claims have experienced the 18th quickest recovery in the U.S. For the week of November 23, Texas had 23,189 new unemployment claims, a 93% decrease from the peak during the coronavirus pandemic,” said Jill Gonzalez, WalletHub analyst.

Pandemic, Employment Take Toll on NV Mental Health

By Desert Star Staff CARSON CITY, Nev. -- Financial and emotional stressors take a toll on Nevadans’ mental health as the pandemic continues and the holidays near.

Since the pandemic began, Nevada’s National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has seen a significant increase in calls to its “warm line,” a telephone line for folks who want to talk about their mental health but aren’t in crisis. www.desertstarweekly.com

Robin Reedy, executive director of NAMI Nevada, said 40% to 50% of this year’s calls mentioned COVID-19 as a stressor. Nearly 30% cited employment. And 50% to 80% of the calls were for depression, anxiety and social isolation.

Reedy added as it gets colder, access to housing and food security are becoming increasingly urgent.

“While they’re not directly mental health issues, they are,” Reedy explained.

“Because without a roof over your head and food, you’re not worried about therapy or medications or getting a prescription.”

The Silver State is ranked 51st overall by Mental Health America for its prevalence of mental illness and limited access to mental health services.

Reedy contended that’s due to workforce shortages of psychologists and psychiatric nurses and transportation and communication issues.

December 4, 2020

Reedy observed the massive expansion of telehealth has been extremely useful. She said it’s something NAMI Nevada and others in the mental-health support community have been pushing for years, but it’s never been a priority for the state until now.

“Not for everyone, but for those people that it works for,” Reedy maintained. “Because we have transportation problems, communication problems, all across the state and telehealth

could help with that.”

Reedy noted because funds for mental-health services come from the state’s general fund, they’re the first to be cut in an economic downturn.

She and NAMI are urging the state to dedicate specific funds to these services and ensure there’s funding parity between mental and physical health.

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