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Desert X installation view, Cara Romero, Jackrabbit, Cottontail & Spirits Of The Desert, 2019, photo by Lance Gerber, courtesy of Desert X.

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Santa Arrived Early

Royal Emerald Pharmaceuticals team members after unloading the truck load of food at Food Now.

$5,000 and a truck load of food

By Desert Star Staff Desert Hot Springs, CA - Santa Claus and his elves arrived early at Food Now. Royal Emerald Pharmaceuticals CEO Mark Crozier delivered a surprise

check for $5,000 along with a truck load of highquality foods to the food bank on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. “We want to make sure that every family in town has enough food for

Christmas,” Crozier said.

Food Now Executive Director Dana Johnson said that he was blown away by the company’s generosity.

Crozier previously donated $10,000 for Thanksgiving and his employees participated in a food drive at Grocery Outlet Bargain Market in early

November to collect canned goods and other items to accompany a turkey dinner.

“Because of Royal Emerald, we had the best Thanksgiving ever. In the past, we had fist fights break out in the lobby because we didn’t have enough turkeys to hand out. We had to

institute a lottery system to decide who got turkeys and who didn’t. Everything is different now that Royal Emerald has come to town.”

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Desert X Opens at Outdoor Sites Across The Coachella Valley

By Desert Star Staff Desert X has announced the third edition of their recurring site-specific art exhibition, which will open on February 6 through April 11, 2021, at locations spanning 40 miles across California’s Coachella Valley. This event is among the first art experiences in the region to resume since widespread lockdowns and shuttering of arts and related cultural activities due to the global pandemic.

This outdoor exhibition prioritizes a safe and free visitor experience. This, the third Desert X event returns with an expanded board of directors and new support from individual and corporate

donors. The exhibition is curated by returning Artistic Director Neville Wakefield and co-curator Cesar GarciaAlvarez. The cross edition presents newly commissioned projects built on themes explored in previous iterations while delving deeper into the Coachella Valley’s histories and possibilities and its communities. Desert X projects, created by an impressive roster of international artists, imagine the desert as both a place and an idea to create meaningful dialogues between regional and global desert experiences.

The exhibition provides artists with a rare

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Desert X installation view of Sherin Guirguis, One I Call, 2017, photo by Lance Gerber, courtesy of the artist and Desert X.

Comfort Food for Chilly Days BUNNY BUTT CUPCAKES

Servings: 4-6 Ingredients: 12 ounces dry elbow macaroni 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup flour 2 cups milk 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Heat oven to 425 F. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

In large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 2 minutes, stirring continuously. Slowly whisk in milk, cream, mustard, onion powder, salt and pepper. Whisk and cook until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in cheeses until melted.

In large bowl, add cooked macaroni and cheese sauce. Mix well and pour into greased 9-by-13-inch baking pan.

Bake 18-24 minutes, or until bubbly. Cool slightly before serving. Culinary.net

By Desert Star Staff There’s almost nothing better than keeping warm and cozy on cold winter days.

One thing that can help make

staying indoors more enjoyable is delicious, warm, perfectly baked food. Casseroles are hearty options for cold, brisk winter days with mixed

ingredients baked in a hot oven and served in large scoops.

This Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Casserole is a twist on a childhood favorite (adult-approved, too). Adding a hint of seasoning, like dry mustard and onion powder, and making the cheese sauce

with dairy and lots of shredded cheeses gives it just the right amount of flavor and kick.

This recipe is fairly simple, and kids will devour it in seconds. It’s creamy, cheesy and rich with ingredients that combine to create one spectacularly cozy comfort

food. It’s baked to meld all those wonderful ingredients into one large masterpiece.

Start by following the package instructions to cook your noodles. Then melt butter, whisk in flour and stir. Next add your dairy and seasonings. Then it’s time for cheese. Combine the noodles and cheese sauce then bake. It only requires a few steps, with one cooking pot and one baking pan, and it’s guaranteed deliciousness.

Next time your family is stuck at home, try this recipe and see the smiles appear on your little ones’ faces as they gobble down every bite. It’s almost impossible to resist a recipe with 4 cups of shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese.

It’s what makes this recipe so gooey and delectable.

So when the wind is howling and there is snow on the ground, don’t fret about making a filling and satisfying dinner. This Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Casserole has you and your family covered.

Find more recipes and comfort food favorites at Culinary.net.

Army Corps Hears Arguments For, Against Line 5 Tunnel Permit

A dozen organizations are calling on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to reject plans to construct an oil-pipeline tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac.

An online hearing was held Monday on Enbridge’s permit application for the tunnel, which would replace the existing Line 5 pipelines.

This comes as Enbridge challenges the legality of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s recent decision to revoke

its operational agreement for Line 5. Liz Kirkwood, executive director at For the Love of Water, a law and policy center, said this is the moment for Michigan to become a leader in protecting its most precious resource - the Great Lakes.

“We, for the first time, are witnessing our state leaders defending our waters over private interests,” Kirkwood said. “It’s a defining moment for citizens and

indigenous peoples of this state and of this region.”

Those opposing the construction question the safety of the tunnel project, noting its potential impacts on drinking water, fishing, treaty rights and the environment.

The Army Corps is accepting written public comments on the Line 5 permit application through December 17.

Last week, Enbridge asked a U.S. District Judge for a 30-day delay of a

December 15 court deadline to argue its case against the governor’s order to shut down Line 5 by May. A spokesman said the company is defending its right to operate the pipeline.

Kirkwood countered that each day that passes puts the Great Lakes at risk of disaster.

“It’s a race against time.

And delay is a tactic that favors Enridge, because it gets to continue its ongoing operation,” she said. “This

is a very lucrative pipeline, but delay is extremely dangerous for the Great Lakes and its health.”

As for the tunnel, the Army Corps must decide whether the permit application should be subjected to a full federal review that could include looking at other alternatives, including existing oil pipelines within the company’s system.

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Desert X Opens at Outdoor Sites Across The Coachella Valley Continued from Page 1 opportunity to present their work to a broad audience at a time when it is challenging to exhibit art in the same style as before the global pandemic emerged. Newly elected board directors include San Francisco-based Alyse Archer-Coite, Roswitha Smale, Palm Springs-based philanthropist conservationist and art patron, and Kelly Wearstler, award-winning author and designer.

Richard Mille, a Swiss watchmaker and a global luxury brand, is the presenting sponsor of Desert X. Founder and President of the 2021 exhibition Susan L. Davis said, “We

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look forward to embarking together on a new journey of exploration, providing a much-needed opportunity for visitors and their families to enjoy and engage safely with art by some of today’s most important artists as they address the urgent issues of these extraordinary times.”

Among partners announced for the third edition of Desert X are Ace Hotel & Swim Club, Palm Springs and Sunnylands Center& Gardens, returning media partners Artnet, The Desert Sun, Here TV Palm Springs Life Magazine. New corporate sponsors are Black Art Materials, Blue Room Investing, Ceramica Suro, Maestro Dobel and Tamarisk Country Club, with the list still in formation.

Desert X installation view, Kathleen Ryan, Ghost Palm, 2019, photo by Lance Gerber, courtesy of Desert X. December 9, 2020

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The Economic Outlook for the Coming Year 2021

By Janice Gough The Covid 19 virus made a significant impact on the world economy.

Global markets crashed, companies closed, and many closed permanently, jobs disappeared, and massive government stimulus packages were enacted.

Although the pandemic brought global economies to their knees, at least the U.S. economy bouncing back for the rest of this year is mainly due to government stimulus.

Trillions of dollars of stimulus money have been pumped into the global economy, but because most of it was used to

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prop up people and businesses hurt by the pandemic, the threat of this money surge to cause higher inflation is low.

Due to the pandemic, companies will prioritize stability over profitability by rerouting supply chains, moving production inside their home countries and building healthier balance sheets. The pandemic has altered economic growth trajectories and highlighted flaws in the capitalist financial system itself. Specifically, it has forced companies to focus more on stakeholders, employees, customers, and community than shareholders.

But change is happening, and every large company is thinking about its obligations to create a more diverse workforce, to invest back in the community, that we all have a stake in making sure society succeeds broadly. It’s not a ‘winner- take all environment”.

This change also means a powerful dynamic for stakeholders shifts, which has not been appreciated by the market yet.

U.S. equities are forecast to grow at a fiveyear annualized rate of 4.7% versus 10.8% in the last five years. Don’t expect much more for 2020.

Now we must plan for 2021.

Globalization is taking a step backward from what is optimal. A significant change has been that Former

President Donald Trump had a mercantilist policy focused on the strength of the export sector, the domestic economy’s strength, versus really thinking about the leadership role the U.S. has played historically.

There is an ongoing risk of a trade war with China, which will not disappear anytime soon. This means that market volatility will continue. The U.S. and China will have to learn to live on the same planet with their opposing views on economic policy. Collaboration may not be possible and will lead to inefficiencies. That means the United States will have to cut its reliance on products from China. But U.S. strength in technology and biotechnology should shield it from the downside this will cause.

Ultimately, there will be less growth to go around, but there is no forecast of a recession; as a result of this, it will slow things down as additional frictions get created as part of this adjustment process. We will see new supply chains opening, which are the companies moving from China to Malaysia or Vietnam, which is already is in progress. The critical point is that a slowdown of global economic growth is happening.

Technology may help with growth, but even that is being threatened with potential new regulations. Some of these global technology companies are getting so big and massive that they are challenging government and fair competition. This challenge leads to a reaction

that will probably slow things down. Technology is going to be a political issue in 2021, which is pro-business versus privacy issues.

The consumer and the experience of COVID-19 will not disappear for a long time.

U.S. Growth was 2.6% this year, and it could be dropping to 1.7% over the next five years; it is positive, however.

Janice Gough is a Financial Consultant. We are located at 471 E. Tahquitz Cyn. Way, Palm Springs, Ste 221. Contact us for a review of your Financial plan. You may need to adjust it to the New Normal. We can be reached by calling (760) 251-7724 or Mobile (650) 200291 or email us at Janice@ GoughFinancialSvcs.com.

Requests for HOA Information Part 2

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL Kelly, I attended my first HOA meeting and I noticed that the format is slightly different from city council meetings. Board members were provided a lengthy document prepared by management, containing specific details on water usage, maintenance requests, and detailed financials. I queried if the report was available, and was told no, they are only provided to board members.

In city council meetings, documents that don’t violate confidentiality or executive session privilege must be made available for review in advance of the meeting.

Does the Davis-Stirling Act require something similar?

Sincerely, D. R., Ventura

its meeting, may contain documents that are included in the list, but the board packet itself is not a document which is required to be shared with all members. HOAs, even the largest ones, do not have the same resources as cities, and the requirements of the DavisStirling Act on community associations are not as strict as the Government Code requirements applicable to public agencies. Board packets can be anywhere from 20-100 pages for most HOA board meetings, so the cost of distributing them would be prohibitive. Furthermore, the audience doesn’t need the board packet in advance, since the board and not the audience is deliberating.

However, documents may be identified during the deliberations that are “Association records” which you can later request to see.

Thanks, Kelly

Dear D.R.: Civil Code Section 5200 includes a long list of “association records” which HOAs must produce upon member request. A typical board meeting packet, prepared by the manager to inform the board prior to

Dear Kelly: Our HOA has not been publishing meeting minutes for many months.

We have written twice to the management requesting copies and received no reply.

This lack of transparency is concerning. What are December 9, 2020

the requirements for an association to publish their minutes and activities to the members of the association?

Regards, P.R., Irvine

copy of the agreement.

Is this correct? Any recommendations in receiving copies of vendor contracts?

Sincerely, R.K., Irvine

Dear P.R.: The approved minutes or draft minutes, must be available to members within 30 days of an open board meeting, per Civil Code Section 4950. The statute does not require that minutes or draft minutes be published to all members, but many HOAs post minutes on their web sites for all members to see. If a member requests copies and reimburses the HOA for the cost, minutes or draft minutes must be provided. If they are not provided, a member may file a small claims court claim under Civil Code Section 5235. Court action should only be taken as a very last resort, but the HOA should be reminded of these statutes.

Best regards, Kelly

Dear R.K.: While Civil Code Section 5200(a) (4) provides that executed contracts may be inspected by members, there is an exception for privileged contracts. Attorney fee agreements are specifically designated by Business and Professions Code as “confidential” documents.

I have not encountered any other form of contract which is designated as “privileged,” so members should be able to review all other executed contracts.

Sincerely, Kelly

Hi Mr. Richardson: I had requested a copy of the contract between our current attorney representing our HOA. I received an email indicating that I was not entitled to receive a

Kelly G. Richardson Esq., CCAL, is a Fellow of the College of Community Association Lawyers and a Partner of Richardson | Ober | DeNichilo LLP, a California law firm known for community association advice.

Submit questions to Kelly@ rodllp.com. Past columns at www.HOAHomefront. com. All rights reserved®.

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HOROSCOPES ARIES

Your public, professional and business interests will accelerate and be emphasized. This will begin slowly and progress successfully as new ideas are formulated and new contacts are made in the world. Do stay in touch with family, siblings, neighbors and friends, especially now.

What you seek to achieve brings both ups and down.

Success is assured. Balance achieved. You eventually become a Capricorn.

TAURUS You know to be very careful with resources and spending.

For a bit of time there may be a limited amount of money but since you know about money more than any other sign (except Capricorn) you know how to reverse all limitations.

Do not worry should you encounter greater expenses in the coming weeks. Your determination will change the outflow to inflow and create financial stability.

DECEMBER 9 – 15, 2020 ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST BY RISA D’ANGELES

Structure your day with it.

CANCER Soon you will begin to ask yourself how to interact with others differently so that communications and interactions are more effective, productive and caring. You are noticing your interactions are not bringing you the satisfaction needed. You will also notice greater compassion and kindness when confronted by another’s pain. You will explain your pain. Comfort and healing will then begin.

LEO In the coming months notice yourself developing greater efficiency with time, managing detailed tasks, making decisions with greater fluency, and organizing not only your reality but also the reality of others. You will recognize more efficient structures are needed at the workplace.

It’s possible you will seek other job situations and environments that are more oriented to healing modalities than to simply business.

Take care of your health.

Soon you’ll learn things never learned before. It’s a good, deeply transforming creative time for you.

LIBRA Your foundations (psychological, home, relationships, etc.) are shifting.

Home is your refuge, the place where art, harmony and beauty happen. Coming home from work in the world has has profound affects on you need for comfort and safety. Deep psychological changes and insights occur when you are creative. You are determined to have beauty everywhere. You will ask yourself where you security and safety are reassured and what brings you contentment and solace.

SCORPIO

You will seek what you want and need through the use of your will power. The wisdom teachings tell us those who have developed their Will to Good, accelerate their path to heaven. But one must be very careful GEMINI using the divine gift of will.

Make sure your will is used Life becomes more serious harmoniously for everyone, VIRGO as you ponder upon both that is serves the greater good small and great philosophical by always helping others. questions. First tend to all During these unusual days, we You will learn the secrets finances, including preparing are given time to refine ideas of creation. You will seek a for taxes, paying insurance that have appeared in the community. You will be called and/or bills. The serious last many months. Everyone to teach, write, publish and thoughts you may have will be is being called to prepare for speak. If you are “willing.” about resources shared with the new era bringing us into another, seeking (or freeing the light of day. Notice your SAGITTARIUS yourself from) deeper intimacy, creative abilities are assuming and the appropriate use of new forms. This will continue. Now you begin a newer your energy in order to have You may think about your and better understanding optimum health. Discipline child within. All of us are really of money, resources, what seems to be following you. just children seeking comfort you value, and what you’re

worth (not the same as selfesteem). Security and safety, unexplored till now, will appear allowing an understanding of your true and present needs.

You will recognize in greater measure your abilities and gifts and where they are best used. You will spend, invest, lend, and use your money in ways that create prosperity.

Slowly and assuredly you come home again.

CAPRICORN You will become more aware of how you appear to the public, what you look like in terms of behavioral characteristics. Although you will identify that none of these are who you truly are, you will want to be seen in the world as professional, at ease, attractive, magnetic, and assured. You listen to what others say about you and if they are very perceptive you understand they offered a gift to you that transforms you and your enthusiasm and selfconfidence grow and glow.

be highly original. Call forth your true home to appear.

PISCES As the coming months and years unfold you will find yourself shifting priorities and direction. Your values are continuing to expand, including more and more intuitional knowings. What you thought you could never do, you now consider as real possibilities. A dream comes forth. What is it? You begin to set goals, knowing you can work to achieve them. You have developed over the years a strong and centered focus.

Continue to review and assess priorities and needs. These will inform you of your direction.

A golden heart deva visits.

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

She can be reached at risagoodwill@gmail.com.

AQUARIUS The idea that a new economy is about to come forth will be very apparent and you realize it would be good to pay attention to the economic ups and downs occurring in the world. The past year has been different, strange, unusual and at times difficult.

A sense of beneficence begins though you may not know why. Spend more time daydreaming, resting, contemplating and being in retreat. From these comes your future ways and means. Solutions will

Disability Groups Watch SCOTUS Case Challenging Affordable Care Act

By Desert Star Staff Advocates for people with disabilities are keeping a close eye on the U.S. Supreme Court as it considers a case calling for the elimination of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

If the court strikes down the health law, 20 million Americans, including at least 600,000 Coloradans, are projected to lose coverage.

Julie Reiskin, executive director for the Colorado CrossDisability Coalition believes everyone should have access to affordable health care, but said people with disabilities are the canaries in the coal mine of the health industry.

“A health-care system that works for us will work for everyone,” Reiskin asserted.

“Because we have longterm care needs, we often have complicated medication regimens. But when it doesn’t work, it kills us first.”

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Some 19 disability-rights organizations filed an amicus brief highlighting the ACA’s critical health-care protections.

The law protects people with pre-existing conditions from being denied coverage, and guarantees coverage of services for mental and developmental disabilities.

When Colorado expanded Medicaid under the ACA, the state also allowed people with disabilities to buy into Medicaid coverage, a move Reiskin said has made it possible for many to escape poverty.

If the law is struck down, Reiskin worries Coloradans would lose supports not covered by most private insurers, such as decent wheelchairs or help to shower in the morning, which make it possible to be independent and contribute fully to society.

“People might not be able to get the care they need to get out of bed,” Reiskin worried.

Nineteen advocacy groups filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court urging the Affordable Care Act be upheld, arguing it “uniquely and extensively benefits people with disabilities.” (Mark Thomas/Pixabay) “We’d lose those liberties that other people take for granted.

Now, even with the Medicaid buy-in, we still have a huge gap in employment and income, a lot of disparities, but at least we have a chance.”

The Supreme Court heard December 9, 2020

oral arguments last month in a case brought by Texas and other states claiming the entire Affordable Care Act should be thrown out because Congress rendered a section of the law unconstitutional when it removed a penalty for people who did

not buy health insurance.

A decision is expected from the high court in the spring.

Disclosure: Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition contributes to our fund for reporting on Census, Civic Engagement, and Disabilities. www.desertstarweekly.com

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BY THEDA KLEINHANS REICHMAN

‘Christmas Chronicles 2’ Arrives in the St. Nick of Time When it comes to excellent Christmas movies, you can’t beat Frank Capra’s “It’s a Wonderful Life,” starring James Stewart as George Bailey. It was first released in 1947, and over time it has become a holiday tradition on TV. When I was young, my family and I watched this heartwarming film religiously every year.

This year, due to the Coronavirus, the holidays won’t be quite the same. Sadly we can’t venture out to do our Christmas shopping. Instead, we have to shop online and let FedEx, UPS, and the post office make our very special deliveries.

As Scrooge would say, “Bah, humbug!” But wait--all is not lost--we can still watch holiday movies on TV with our family.

A real charmer for young and old alike is “A Christmas Story,” starring Darren McGavin as the dad and Peter Billingsley as Ralphie, a little boy who desperately wants a BB gun for Christmas. Unfortunately, his mom is certain he would shoot his eye out and says no.

But will Santa come through?

Check TV listings for Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” There are quite a few to choose from. In 2009 Jim Carrey played Scrooge, and there’s even a Muppet movie version that’s a lot of fun.

Other holiday films to look for on TV include: “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” “White Christmas” starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney, “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Elf” with Will Ferrell and Bob Newhart, “Miracle on 34th Street” starring a very young Natalie Wood, “Bad Santa” with Billy Bob Thornton and National Lampoon’s “Christmas Vacation.”

And this year on Netflix, it’s “The Christmas Chronicles 2,” directed by Chris Columbus.

Kurt Russell stars as Santa, and Goldie Hawn is Mrs. Claus.

The story begins as Kate (Darby Camp) goes to Cancun with her mother, brother, mom’s gentleman friend, and young son Jack (Jazir Bruno).

Still grieving over her father’s

death, Kate is depressed by the thought that her mother might remarry and replace her dad.

Upset, she heads off to town, followed by Jack. En route, she is offered a ride by one of Santa’s elves, Belsnickel (Julian Dennison). Unnoticed, Jack hops aboard behind Kate, and in the blink of an eye, the elf whisks them off to the North

Pole. Luckily they are rescued

by Santa in the nick of time.

Belsnikel, once Santa’s favorite, has decided to take over the North Pole.

Will he be successful?

At one point in the story, Santa and Kate are chased back in time by Belsnikel. It’s now 1990, not 2020, and they are stranded in Logan

Airport. Everyone is angry because all flights have been canceled. Even Santa’s reindeer can’t fly due to the negativity all around them. Then Kate bumps into a 13-year-old boy who will become a meaningful part of her life in the future.

The Christmas Chronicles” from Netflix is rated PG and has a running time of 115 minutes.

CA Education Advocates Press for Changes Under Biden Administration

By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calf.

-- With the prospect of a new Biden administration on the horizon, California groups that advocate for education reform are hoping for big changes in 2021.

Ed Honowitz is a former Pasadena school-board member who now runs the California Labor Management

Initiative for the nonprofit Californians Dedicated to Education. Honowitz thinks the first priority should be aid to the states, which have lost billions during the pandemic.

“Certainly some support for states, so that school districts have adequate PPE and staff for cleaning, for substitute teachers,” Honowitz said.

Much depends on an

election outcome far from California -- the U.S. Senate runoff in Georgia in early January, which could flip the Senate to Democratic control.

President-elect Biden, whose wife Jill is a community college professor, has called for two years of free community college and four years of free tuition at state universities for low-income families. In

addition, he’s said he wants to cancel some student debt and institute universal kindergarten.

Honowitz said he’d like to see the Department of Education revive civil rights and equity issues that got some traction under President Barack Obama, but have either been sidetracked or scuttled over the past four years.

“There’s a lot of things

that got eliminated under Trump -- things like addressing suspension and expulsion disparities, social-emotional learning, school-based mental health,” he said.

Honowitz also believes workers’ rights have been eroded in the last few years, and said he expects Biden to pursue a more collaborative approach to labor-management issues.

WI Lawmaker Joins Nonpartisan Push for Climate-Change Action

By Desert Star Staff RACINE, Wis. -- A Wisconsin lawmaker is part of a network of state and local elected officials calling for serious action on climate change, right away.

The nonpartisan group Elected Officials to Protect America said it’s pleased that President-elect Joe Biden plans to rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement, but it’s also asking Biden and Congress to produce a national Climate Emergency Plan.

Rep. Greta Neubauer, D-Racine, said it’s evident in her district broader steps need to be taken, and soon.

“My community, which is facing eroding shorelines along Lake Michigan, poor air quality, high unemployment, deep racial disparities, severe storms and weather, and now www.desertstarweekly.com

COVID-19, cannot wait any longer,” Neubauer insisted.

While some members think Biden’s own climate plan doesn’t go as far enough, the elected leaders said it’s a good blueprint.

Climate change is often associated with progressives, but Neubauer pointed to national polling, including from the Pew Research Center, suggesting most Americans want government action on the issue.

This coming Saturday, Dec. 12, is the fifth anniversary of the Paris Climate Agreement.

Neubauer noted in Wisconsin, there’s acknowledgement, even in more conservative rural areas, that change is needed, as farmers openly discuss the effects of a warming climate on their operations.

She said it’s come up when pushing for new policies at the state level.

“We had farmers coming in saying, ‘Our time for harvesting is unpredictable, and we need some shifts,’” Neubauer observed.

The coalition issued a letter signed by more than 125 elected officials demanding action, including a major reduction in the use of fossil fuels.

To reduce greenhousegas emissions, Biden’s plan focuses on heavy investment in public transportation and making buildings more energy efficient. He’s also made pledges to end fossilfuel subsidies, but that idea faces strong opposition, including from some moderate Democrats.

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State Rep. Greta Neubauer, D-Racine, is part of Elected Officials to Protect America, a national group calling for an urgent, nonpartisan approach to addressing climate change. (Photo courtesy of Rep. Neubauer)

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Latinos Face ‘Completion Gap’ to Earning College Degree

A new study finds Latino students who enroll in college face a “completion gap” compared to other ethnic groups in earning a degree. (mdurson/Adobe Stock)

By Desert Star Staff While the number of Latinos entering college in Arizona and across America is increasing, new research shows many lag behind in completing

their studies compared to other student groups.

A report from Unidos U.S. and the University of North Carolina found an aversion to debt is the main reason for

the completion gap between Latinos and students of other ethnic groups. But Deborah Santiago, CEO at Excelencia in Education, said the study found Latinos who enroll in

community and four-year colleges also face significant cultural and financial obstacles to earning a degree.

“There are a lot of institutional barriers, or opportunities for institutions to change the way that they serve this population, rather than expecting that it’s the students themselves that need to change in order to meet the goals that we have,” Santiago said.

The study found a high percentage of Latinos entering college are the first in their family to enroll - and in addition to financial pressures, often feel an obligation to help support their families.

Santiago said nationally, 22% of Latino students who enroll in college complete their education, compared to 46% for non-Latino Americans.

“Too often I hear this expression that, ‘It’s our culture that creates a barrier,’” she said. “The assumption is that there’s an either/or - that we forgo our families to serve

our own needs and success, rather than it’s the family unit that’s engaged in the educational experience.”

Latinos surveyed listed the main reasons for not graduating as: they ran out of money to finish college, could not take on more debt, had a sudden change in finances or returned to work to support their family.

“There are some signs there that we have to prioritize, to the extent that we’re having to choose between education and economic sustainability for our family, those are hard choices public policy and institutions of higher education have a role in trying to address,” Santiago said.

The report recommends colleges adopt programs to assist Latino students in navigating the financial landscape and adjusting to the academic and social challenges they’ll face in completing their studies.

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Groups Question Effectiveness of CA Cap-and-Trade Program Part 3 Read Part 2 of this story in last weeks edition.

By Julia Rosen The Money By the time California’s cap-and-trade program came up for renewal in 2017, environmental justice advocates had united against it. They felt ignored by state officials and abandoned by mainstream environmental groups. The final reauthorization bill, which extended the program until 2030, only compounded their sense of betrayal: among other provisions, it exempted many polluting facilities from additional regulation by local air districts.

This souring of relationships was particularly ironic given that many saw California’s original climate law as an explicit effort to advance environmental justice. It was “integral to the design,” says Michel Gelobter, a social entrepreneur and environmental justice advocate who helped shape the bill when he was the executive director of Redefining Progress, a sustainability think tank.

The law directed state officials to consider the impacts of climate policies on “communities that are already adversely impacted by air pollution.” It also mandated that the state convene an Environmental Justice Advisory Committee to oversee its climate efforts. Even the capand-trade program, while far from perfect, had equitable ambitions, Gelobter says.

He and other economists note that traditional environmental regulations often raise the cost of goods and services, which

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disproportionately harms low-income people. And the extra money that consumers pay goes into the pockets of polluters, Gelobter says. Thus, to him, the most just climate policies are those that impose a price on carbon and use the revenue to blunt the economic blow on the most vulnerable members of society. And California has done exactly that.

Every quarter, the state auctions off emissions allowances to polluters (some are also distributed directly to industries) and by law, 35% of the money raised must be spent in disadvantaged communities.

In practice, however, the state has delegated far more, almost 60%, or roughly $3 billion in total since the first funds were released in 2014.

Phil Serna, a member of the California Air Resources Board, sees this as a powerful counterpoint to critiques that cap-and-trade is unjust. “How we invest our resources is really a reflection of our priorities,” says Serna, who is also a Sacramento County Supervisor.

Some cap-and-trade revenue goes directly to California residents, to offset the increased cost of electricity and natural gas caused by the state’s climate initiatives. The rest of the money goes toward projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions or improve water quality. In disadvantaged neighborhoods, that might mean expanding public transit, increasing access to renewable energy, and building efficient, affordable housing.

Some feel uncomfortable about the source of these funds, since they often come

at a cost to community health.

“We would prefer it if there was no money coming from the cap-and-trade system because there was no pollution coming from our economy,” says Alvaro Sanchez, director of environmental equity at the nonprofit Greenlining Institute.

But from an investment point of view, he says, “the money picture feels fairly positive.”

In the San Joaquin Valley, cap-and-trade funds have helped low-income residents purchase clean cars. Most of the valley ranks in the upper third of CalEnviroScreen scores. And the region has the worst air quality in the nation; Bakersfield leads the country in particulate pollution, and Fresno ranks second.

But here, the leading culprits are agriculture and traffic-not the large industrial facilities covered under cap-andtrade. (The program regulates transportation indirectly by December 9, 2020

forcing fuel distributors to purchase emission allowances.)

Under an initiative called Drive Clean in the San Joaquin, residents can get up to $9,500 to trade in their old car for a hybrid or electric vehicle. So far, Drive Clean has replaced 3,000 cars and saved customers hundreds of dollars a month in gas and maintenance costs, says Tom Knox, the executive director of Valley Clean Air Now, which runs the program.

One of those vehicles went to Sokunrith Nop, who emigrated to the U.S. from Cambodia 41 years ago and

now lives in Stockton. He replaced his 1995 Honda Civic with a fully electric 2017 Fiat 500e. “I love it. It suits me perfectly,” says Nop, who needed something reliable to drive his child to school.

He likes saving money on gas. And he wants to help the environment. “Everybody should drive a car like that where we don’t pollute,” Nop says. He only wishes the program could help more people like him.

“Those cars are expensive.”

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By Desert Star Staff The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF, program is reaching fewer families in poverty than earlier federal assistance programs, according to a new study spanning two decades.

More folks are turning to TANF for relief during the pandemic, but Black households that have been hit hardest by COVID-19 are having more problems accessing the program, the report finds. Ife Floyd, senior policy analyst at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, which released the report, said the reasons for reduced access over the years include strict work requirements and very low income levels to apply.

“And the benefits are so low that, when a person starts working, they could easily become ineligible from their earnings, even though they may not be out of poverty

from their earnings,” Floyd said. “That limits a lot of the access to the program.”

She pointed out TANF benefits vary by state, and Maryland’s monthly amount of $725 is relatively high compared to the rest of the nation. But in 2019, only 17,000 Maryland families received TANF benefits, out of 70,000 families who live in poverty.

Floyd said federal programs offering cash assistance to families with children in poverty have historically discriminated against Black parents, providing lower benefits in states with higher numbers of Black children. She added racial stereotypes have long undermined federal support.

“There were these stereotypes - that’s this idea of the ‘welfare queen’ - that Black women are somehow very lazy and are just taking advantage

A new report says families’ access to the federal cash assistance program known as TANF has been limited by policies rooted in racism. (Adobe Stock) of government assistance in order to not work,” she said. “But Black women have always had higher work rates than white women.”

The report recommends policymakers loosen some of TANF’s harsher restrictions - not cutting a family off, for instance, if one qualification

isn’t met. Floyd also noted the federal grant for the program hasn’t increased since it was created in 1996.

the pandemic that number has doubled. “This year, we were able to provide 600 families with turkeys and all the trimmings plus pies and desserts,” Johnson added.

“We even had enough money left over so we could provide 120 seniors who live in nursing homes or assisted

living situations with $25 gift cards. We’ve never been able to do that before. We are so grateful and thankful to Mark Crozier and his team at Royal Emerald for taking us under their wings. Their participation in our food drives has made all the difference in the world,” Johnson said.

Royal Emerald packed a 26-foot-long truck with highquality foods obtained from

a food distribution center in Temecula, CA. Royal Emerald legal counsel Mike Duff drove the truck to the distribution center where he and Maintenance Supervisor Miguel Ferretiz loaded the truck.

“This was the highest quality foods I’ve ever seen donated to a food bank,” Duff said, noting that he volunteered at food banks in San Diego county before relocating

here with the company.

“This truck was full of fresh produce, not old stuff. We had fresh kale, celery, squash, watermelons, beautiful dragon fruits, jicama and other fresh vegetables and fruit. We had milk, yogurt, Pepperidge Farms crackers, chicken dumplings, manicotti and other

prepared foods,” Duff added.

Grocery stores typically donate expired canned foods, dayold bakeries good and old, blemished produce to food banks. “That was not the case with this truck load,” he said.

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By Desert Star Staff In a stern Facebook lecture, Austin Mayor Steve Adler told fellow Texans they needed to stay home or face new lockdowns if coronavirus cases kept rising. He left out that he was speaking from a vacation home in Cabo San Lucas.

“We need to stay home if you can. This is not the time to relax. We are going to be looking really closely... We may have to close things down if we are not careful,” the Democrat mayor told Austin residents in a November 9 video.

He made no mention of the fact he was actually speaking from a Mexican seaside resort, where he and seven others who attended his daughter’s wedding had arrived the day prior.

After the Austin AmericanStatesman made this fact public, Adler released a statement apologizing.

“I regret this travel,” said his statement, quoted by the paper.

“My fear is that this travel, even having happened during a safer period, could be used by some as justification for risky behavior.

In hindsight, and even though

it violated no order, it set a bad example for which I apologize.”

Adler denied he broke any actual rules, saying: “There was no recommendation for people not to travel during that period of time.” Likewise, while his daughter’s outdoor wedding technically didn’t have an attendance cap, it had 20 people attending while Austin’s ‘Stage 3’ recommendations advised gatherings of no more than ten.

Adler has been heavily involved with Austin’s Covid-19 response, starting with canceling South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in March before any local cases were confirmed. However, he is not the only prominent local politician to be caught skirting either the letter or the spirit of the lockdown rules.

Denver, Colorado mayor Michael Hancock literally told his residents to “stay home” and “avoid travel, if you can”just half an hour before boarding a flight to Mississippi, where he would spend Thanksgiving with family.

The phrasing of Adler’s apology echoes the words of California Governor Gavin

Newsom after he was photographed dining indoors at the swanky French Laundry restaurant last month. Newsom brushed the scandal off by saying he “should have modeled better behavior.”

Last week, Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl photographed dining outdoors at a restaurant in Santa

Monica, mere hours after she voted to ban the practice over Covid-19 safety concerns.

In September, Fox News aired security camera footage from a San Francisco beauty salon, showing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-California) maskless inside the establishment. Pelosi accused the salon owner

of “setting her up,” and the business soon closed down.

Since March, Democrat governors, mayors and local officials have been at the forefront of implementing strict lockdowns, mask mandates and other measures to curb Covid-19 across the US and calling for such actions to be enforced nationally.

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Savory Cheese Balls - A Savory Way to Start Holiday Celebrations

By Desert Star Staff It’s the holiday season and your family can feel the cheer as loved ones fill their appetizer plates and excitement fills the air as gifts are being placed beneath the tree.

Someone asks, munching away near the table, “Wow, how did you make this?” In your mind, you think, “It was too easy.”

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Start by rolling cream cheese into balls and mixing up three bowls with powerful flavors to create the three different colors. The “green” bowl gets parsley, thyme, rosemary and,

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SAVORY CHEESE BALLS

Servings: 6-12 Ingredients: 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese 2 tablespoons caraway seeds 1 teaspoon poppy seeds 2 cloves garlic, minced, divided 1/4 cup parsley, chopped 2 teaspoons thyme leaves, chopped 1 teaspoon rosemary, chopped 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped 2 tablespoons pecans, chopped crackers (optional) fruit (optional) vegetables (optional)

of course, some garlic, just for an extra kick of seasoning. The “gold” ball calls for caraway seeds, poppy seeds and garlic.

Finally, the “red” ball includes cranberries and pecans.

Simply roll each cream cheese ball around gently until it’s coated. It doesn’t get any simpler than that.

Display the array of cheese balls on a festive plate for something equally cheery and heavenly. Serve the plate with crackers, fruit or vegetables for complementary dipping options.

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In third small bowl, combine cranberries and pecans.

Roll two cheese balls in seed mixture, two in herb mixture and two in cranberry mixture.

Cut each ball in half and serve with crackers, fruit or vegetables, if desired.

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grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: DECEMBER 17, 2020 Time: 1:00PM., Dept.: MV2. The address of the court is: 13800 HEACOCK STREET STE. D201, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92553, County of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): DESERT STAR WEEKLY 13279 PALM DRIVE SUITE 5, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Dated: October 15, 2020 Judge of the Superior Court, Publish November 18, 25, December 2, 9, 2020. DSW20-2252

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 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NO. MVC2004922, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 13800 HEACOCK STREET STE. D201, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92553, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. MELISSA RODRIGUEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name: MELISSA RODRIGUEZ to Proposed Name: MELISSA JUNIPER LETHE LUNA. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS THE RANCH RECOVERY CENTERS, INC., 7885 ANNANDALE AVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant THE RANCHO RECOVERY CENTERS, INC., 7885 ANNANDALE AVENUE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240/CA. Business is conducted

by CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on JUNE 15, 2001. 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 RICHARD MESA PRESIDENT/ CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 11/25/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202012193. 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 December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2020 DSW20-2257 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS HACIENDA VALDEZ, 12890 QUINTA WAY, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant THE RANCHO RECOVERY CENTERS, INC., 7885 ANNANDALE AVENUE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240/ CA. Business is conducted by CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1995.

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 RICHARD MESA CEO/PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/01/2020.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202012248. 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 December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2020 DSW20-2256 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS KINGDOM KIDS CHILDCARE, 68280 PERLITA ROAD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County; P.O. BOX 708, INDIO, CALIFORNIA 92202. Full name of registrant CHRISTINA- -SALDIVAR, 68280 PERLITA ROAD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed CHRISTINA SALDIVAR. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/02/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202012320. 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

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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 December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2020 DSW20-2255 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS 5 STAR POOL SERVICES, 50701 WASHINGTON ST APT 812, LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253. Riverside County; P.O. BOX 708, INDIO, CALIFORNIA 92202. Full name of registrant JUAN MANUEL TORRES, 50701 WASHINGTON ST APT 812, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed JUAN MANUEL TORRES. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 10/21/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202010680. 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 18, 25, December 2, 9, 2020 DSW20-2253 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS DAVID SANCHEZPOOL SERVICE, 44007 CALLE LUNA, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County.

Full name of registrant JESUS DAVID SANCHEZ SAUCEDO, 44007 CALLE LUNA, INDIO, CA 92201.

Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed JESUS DAVID SANCHEZ SAUCEDO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 11/09/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202011720. 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 18, 25, December 2, 9, 2020 DSW20-2251 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS EUGENIO MORALES POOL SERVICE, 33089 SKY BLUE WATER TRL, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County. Full name of registrant EUGENO- -MORALES PARRA, 33089 SKY BLUE WATER TRL, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed EUGENIO- -MORALES PARRA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 11/04/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202011512. 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 18, 25,

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December 2, 9, 2020 DSW20-2250 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS PINOCCHIO IN THE DESERT, 134 E TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County. Full name of registrant JUAN CARLOS DE LEON ARAMBULA, 27698 VALENCIA, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/12/2020. 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 JUAN CARLOS DE LEON ARAMBULA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 11/12/2020.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202011777. 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 18, 25, December 2, 9, 2020 DSW20-2249 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS MOPARS UNLIMITED, 353 E VIA ESCUELA, UNIT 226, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant TERRENCE GAYWEN CHEW, 353 E VIA ESCUELA UNIT 226, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Business is conducted

by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/4/2017. 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 TERRENCE CHEW. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 10/22/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202010744. 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 18, 25, December 2, 9, 2020 DSW20-2248 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS VEGAS POOL SERVICE, 15685 PALM DR ESP #5, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant OSCAR ARMANDO VEGA, 15685 PALM DR ESP #5, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 10-19-2015. 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 OSCAR ARMANDO VEGA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 10/29/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202011148. 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 18, 25, December 2, 9, 2020 DSW20-2246 T.S. No. 19-21119-SP-CA Title No. 191181875-CAVOI A.P.N. 612-432-009-7 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/24/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EX-

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PLANATION 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(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), 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; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below.

The 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 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 the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Guadalupe Sanchez, a single woman Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 07/05/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0532342 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Riverside County, CA. Date of Sale: 01/22/2021 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: In front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $341,611.79 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 83222 Plaza De Oro Avenue Coachella, CA 92236 A.P.N.: 612-432-009-7 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. 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. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. 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 or visit this Internet Web site www.ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 19-21119-SP-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 11/16/2020 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 855-219-8501; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com By: Rachael Hamilton, Trustee Sales Representative 12/02/2020, 12/09/2020, 12/16/2020 CPP350770.

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX wins close to $1bn in preliminary taxpayer funding

By Desert Star Staff SpaceX has tentatively won a fat payday from the US government to supply broadband internet access to 10 million rural Americans, beating out satellite-based competitors for the privilege of blocking out the night sky.

Tesla tycoon Elon Musk’s space exploration company has netted $885,509,638 in government funding to be doled out over the next 10 years to beam highspeed internet access to hundreds of thousands of American homes, the Federal Communications Commission revealed on Monday.

The agency published the results of phase I of its $16 billion Rural Digital Opportunity Fund broadband auction, which saw SpaceX come in financially behind just two conventional internet service providers – and far ahead of any of its satellite-based competitors.

The only other low-earth-orbit satellite provider who took part in the auction, Hughes, netted a $1.3 million paltry.

While conventional

broadband providers Charter Communications and the Rural Electric Cooperative Consortium won more government money than SpaceX, Musk’s company – via its satellite subsidiary Starlink – will serve 35 states, most of the auction winners.

Some 642,925 households in rural areas from Wyoming to New York will receive satellite broadband if SpaceX’s longform final proposal is accepted.

SpaceX and the other winning companies must submit a more detailed proposal by the end of January to secure FCC funding. Starlink’s broadband delivery has thus far performed well but remains in the beta testing phase. Wannabeearly adopters can participate in the “Better than Nothing Beta” test for the not-so-low price of $499 for a one-time satellite hookup and $99 per month after that. The company hopes to offer its service to the public by mid-2021.

The rollout of Starlink’s high-speed broadband across the American countryside will be paid for by the US taxpayer – which is unlikely to sit well

with those concerned about Musk’s multitudinous satellites clogging up their view of the sky.

A chorus of astronomers and other scientists have already warned that the ever-growing constellation of Starlink satellites

in low-earth orbit illuminates the night sky too much to see distant stars and planets.

Witnessing SpaceX’s taxpayer windfall may light a fire under some of Musk’s competitors. Fellow space-

enthusiast billionaires Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos have both floated the idea of launching their own herds of satellites to deliver high-speed internet access worldwide.

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Ekwa Msangi Directorial Debut With “Farewell Amor”

Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine as her father ‘Walter’ and Jayme Lawson as his daughter ‘Sylvia’ at the hospital to treat her injured hand. Photo: Courtesy of IFC Films.

Walter sniffs something from a bag hidden in a closet and without a word, we realize that there is another woman in his life. He subsequently throws the bag in the trash and Ekwa Msangi makes her directorial debut in FAREWELL AMOR. continues to remain present and distant at the same time.

Photo: Courtesy of IFC Films. An IFC Films Release At one point, his daughter The word “auteur” is His wife Esther, played by says, “Poppa, do you love us?” reserved for those filmmakers Zainab Jah, embodies her The next segment is from who have distinguished character’s complexities and Sylvia’s point of view. On themselves through their arrives at La Guardia Airport her first day at school, she work. Among those with their daughter Sylvia, meets fellow student D.J., directors who have earned played by Jayme Lawson. nicely portrayed by Marcus that coveted recognition are There is an awkward greeting Scribner. He grew up in the Gus Van Sant, Christopher between them, for they meet south without a father, and Nolan, David O. Russell, again almost as strangers, on discovering that she likes Woody Allen, Robert Altman, and before long, they find to dance, suggests that she Martin Scorsese, Terrence themselves caught between try out for the Step Team.

Malick, Pedro Almodóvar, two cultures. As the newly Her first new friend walks her and Quentin Tarantino. arrived immigrants take their home, and when Esther sees Tanzanian-American Ekwa first ride through the busy him in their tiny apartment, Msangi makes her directorial city streets, cinematographer she forbids her to have friends debut with her perfect script Bruce Francis Cole captures or dance, forcing her to kneel Farewell Amor. If this film both the grittiness of New and pray for forgiveness. At is an example of her talent, York as well as the wonder school, Sylvia injures her hand, and future works bear her reflected in the eyes of and Walter takes her to the signature, she is undoubtedly these newcomers. hospital. While waiting, he destined to join those ranks.

At the family dinner that shares how he and her mother Farewell Amor is a tender evening, Esther insists that met at university and what story about an immigrant they say grace first, and great times they had dancing family facing new beginnings. Walter begins to glimpse together. Sylvia doesn’t Essentially a three-hander, the how deeply religious she is, understand why he didn’t finely fleshed out characters which began when she fled send for them sooner, and he are brought to life by the to Tanzania. Confessing that answers, “red tape.” He also principal actors’ stirring she’s been celibate since they explains that “This country is performances. It’s time for separated, there is an attempt very hard for black people and rediscovery, and director at lovemaking that evening, but dancing is the one place I can Msangi divides the film into Walter is clearly conflicted and show myself,” encouraging three segments to reflect turns his back away from her. her to dance. There is a quiet the adjustments each of the Religion is deeply entrenched exchange between Walter characters is trying to make. in his wife, and she would and the nurse Linda (Nana The first segment focuses on instead go to church than Mensah), and we begin to Walter, amazingly brought to enjoy a family outing. He tries understand exactly who she life by Ntare Guma Mbaho. to accommodate her wishes is and his struggle to let go of He left his wife and daughter but clearly is having difficulties that relationship, one that has in Angola 17 years ago to and doesn’t participate in been loving and supportive. escape the civil war. Since singing the hymns. Other In the segment devoted then, he has been working forbidden things on her list to Esther, we see her slowly as a cab driver earning just include drinking wine and uncovering his secret as mail enough money to pay for his dancing, both of which he addressed to Linda keeps living expenses, including has been enjoying. Osei arriving. She spends most of rent on his claustrophobic Essed’s lively soundtrack is her time cleaning, cooking, Brooklyn apartment, sending a wonderful blend of African and talking to her sister back whatever is left to his wife. The roots music and popular home, who advises her to time has finally come when American selections. With increase her donations to the all the red immigration tape his powerful inner life and church, and they pray together has been met, and his family spellbinding understated over the phone. Esther finally can now join him in America. performance at one point, confronts her husband about www.desertstarweekly.com

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Linda, and he replies, “She gave me hope.” We begin to understand that although Walter was in this loving relationship, he is committed to his wife and daughter. In an effort to discuss everything, he takes his wife out to dinner in a beautiful restaurant. She bought a new dress and looks lovely, exuding a softness we haven’t seen before as she comes off as pretty unlikeable. They discuss their past and what takes place is surprising, and either you will smile or shed a tear or two.

Farewell Amor could have easily slipped into a soap opera, but the finely honed script and razor-sharp, but gentle directing, resulted in an unforgettable family drama, illuminating aspects of the

universal human condition the inherent challenges therein, including sacrifices for the greater good. While all the performances are fully realized, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine’s totally internalized characterization of Walter is spellbinding, and we must patiently await his next role and what awards he will garner. As far as the title Farewell Amor, that could have several interpretations.

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“Farewell Amor” Release Date: December 11, 2020 Where: In Theatres and on Digital and VOD Platforms Language: English Running Time: 101 Minutes Rating: Unrated

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