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“Coachella Fest 202X?”

Coachella Organizers Address Dates, Refunds To Festival Goers NBC PS News Staff Hundreds of hopeful Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival goers received an email from festival organizers addressing the popular event’s cancelation.

“Thank you for holding your passes; your loyalty has not gone unnoticed,” read the email from organizers, “We are working hard to announce further updates about when we will be together again.”

They also addressed one of the most frequently asked questions: what about my refund?

“Stay tuned for information regarding the process for rolling over or

refunding passes,” read the email, “If you have any further questions about your order at this time, please contact 855-771-3667 or support@ festivalticketing.com.”

This comes after Riverside

County health officials announced on January 29 that a public health order was signed, canceling the festival dates for April.

The order states, “If COVID-19 were detected at these festivals, the scope Continues on Page 3

Desert Edge and Sky Valley Community Clean-Up and Paper Shredding Event

By Desert Star Staff DESERT EDGE/SKY VALLEY – Residents of Desert Edge and Sky Valley will have the opportunity to dispose of bulky waste items and shred papers for free on Saturday, Feb. 13.

The items will be accepted at the Riverside County Transportation Department’s Maintenance Yard in Desert Edge/Sky Valley, 19-003 Bennett Rd., from 8 a.m. to noon or until bins are full. Residents will need to unload their waste items out of their vehicle and wear a face covering if they are within six feet of a non-household member.

“These clean-ups help the community,” said Supervisor V. Manuel Perez. “They provide a service to residents, who want to dispose of items that have accumulated over the past few months. These events also help keep our communities clean and, as a free resource, they provide an alternative to illegal dumping.”

Acceptable bulky items include tires without rims – up to nine per trip, furniture, appliances, bundled tree limbs and branches, and electronic waste.

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4 Tips for Creating a Healthier Home

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By Desert Star Staff People are spending more time at home, where their living spaces have become classrooms, gyms, offices, restaurants and more. The additional time at home provides a unique opportunity to make changes to create healthier living environments.

In fact, a majority of Americans (54%) report being more concerned about having a healthy home since

the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent online survey of 2,000 adults conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Carrier Global Corporation, a leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions.

If you’re looking to improve your living space, consider these tips for making your home the healthiest it can be:

device for uninterrupted sleep.

Improve indoor air quality.

Maintaining heating and air conditioning filters is a concern many homeowners reported. According to the survey, 49% of respondents are concerned about reducing dust, pollen and other indoor pollutants as part of their filter maintenance.

In addition to changing air filters on a frequent basis, air purifiers and humidifiers can help make the air inside homes fresher, cleaner and more comfortable. For example, third-party testing has shown the Carrier Infinity Whole Home Air Purifier inactivates 99% of select viruses and bacteria trapped on the filter, such as those that cause common colds, streptococcus pyogenes and human influenza. The purifier was also tested by a Create an ideal sleep third party against the murine environment. Most people sleep most comfortably when coronavirus, which is similar to the air is slightly cool, so target the human coronavirus SARSCoV-2 that causes COVID-19. a room temperature between In that testing, the purifier 65-70 F. If this is cooler than inactivated 99% of coronavirus you keep the home during trapped on the filter. the day, consider using a Update fire protection. programmable thermostat Since the pandemic began, that automatically lowers people are also more the temperature at bedtime.

Also, remove distractions that concerned about fire safety precautions in their homes, may keep you awake and, if such as smoke detectors necessary, use a white noise

and fire extinguishers. Smoke alarms should be installed on each level of your house and inside each bedroom. Test smoke alarms monthly and replace batteries as needed.

In addition, install a fire extinguisher on each level and consider one for the kitchen, as well. Make sure to check extinguishers routinely and replace every 10-12 years.

Install carbon monoxide alarms. Another cause for concern amid COVID-19 is the potential for dangerous levels of carbon monoxide (CO) in homes. CO alarms should be installed on each level of the home and outside sleeping areas, and it’s important to test them monthly. Consider installing alarms with a 10-year battery, such as the Kidde WireFree Interconnect 10-Year Battery Combination Smoke & CO Alarm for less hassle. It offers wire-free interconnect capability, a voice warning feature that accompanies the loud alarm tone and verbal announcements such as “replace alarm” at the end of the alarm’s life.

To learn more about creating a safer, healthier home, visit carrier.com/ healthyhomes. Family Features

5 Tips to Protect Seniors from Financial Scams Right Now

By Desert Star Staff Social isolation among seniors is not only linked to numerous negative health consequences like depression and cardiovascular disease, but it’s also a primary contributing factor in financial exploitation and scams.

Estimated to affect one in 10 older adults and cost billions annually, the threat of elder financial fraud is pervasive, and especially so right now.

With seniors more isolated than ever due to the pandemic and stimulus checks being sent to millions of Americans nationwide, experts suggest that seniors and their families be extra vigilant.

“Scammers look for key time periods where money and private financial information are in motion.

Not only is IRS fraud one of the most common and successful types of scams that exists, as a general rule, additional money equates to additional fraud,” says Ron Long, head of Aging Client Services at Wells Fargo.

“Scammers are banking on the fact that many seniors are apart from families and friends due to COVID-19.

When someone is alone, physically or socially, they often miss out on the added benefit of a second

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pair of eyes and ears.”

Compounding the risks associated with isolation is the number of seniors who feel their chances of falling victim to a financial scam is unlikely. According to a recent Wells Fargo study conducted by The Harris Poll, 69 percent of all seniors age 60 and above believe they’re not likely to be susceptible to a financial scam, despite nearly all seniors (97 percent) acknowledging that older people are very or somewhat susceptible to becoming a victim. When asked about their peers, the poll found that 47 percent of all seniors knew someone who had already fallen victim to a scam.

“The results indicate what most of us want -the ability to age relatively unaffected from the realities associated with aging,” says Dr. Marti DeLiema, a gerontologist and consultant for Wells Fargo’s Aging Client Services. “The problem is that when someone doesn’t feel they’re at risk, they’re unlikely to take precaution.”

To better protect seniors from elder financial fraud and abuse, consider these tips from Wells Fargo: 1. Don’t wait for a crisis.

Seniors should speak with trustworthy family members about financial plans, as

well as consult them when something doesn’t feel right.

2. Stay up-to-date. Seniors and families should draft and periodically update legal documents such as wills, healthcare directives and powers of attorney.

3. Automate. Seniors should consider signing up for direct deposit, automatic bill pay and large transaction alerts.

4. Prioritize security.

Seniors should keep checks and credit cards locked away, and update passwords when information is compromised.

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They should also carefully review credit reports, account statements and bills for unusual activity or charges.

5. Be aware. Families can help seniors stay aware of the latest and most common scams, as well as help them identify potential red flags, including: • Alleged emergency situations involving family members, often grandchildren, requiring immediate payment.

• Lottery winnings requiring upfront cash payment for taxes

and other fees.

• Phone calls from alleged government agencies, such as Social Security, threatening arrest or penalties.

For more information on fraud prevention, visit wellsfargo.com.

“Aging resiliently requires planning ahead and not shying away from difficult conversations,” says Long.

“We have to talk with our older loved ones about the risks, the warning signs and prevention -- and we have to keep talking.” StatePoint www.desertstarweekly.com

US unemployment remains sky-high as cuts to benefits loom.

By Desert Star Staff US unemployment numbers remain perilously high following President Biden’s inauguration, who has promised to “shut down” Covid-19 without shutting down the economy even as jobless benefits for millions are poised to expire.

Unemployment totals have dropped slightly, to 793,000, the Labor Department reported on Thursday, acknowledging that the drop from last week’s total of 812,000 doesn’t necessarily represent an improvement in the country’s economic situation.

Instead, the unemployment rate’s decline to 6.3 percent from 6.7

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percent represents that many who lost their jobs earlier in the pandemic have given up looking for work. Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell acknowledged that if those who’d given up the job search were counted, the unemployment rate would be closer to 10 percent. Indeed, over 2.5 million more people received unemployment benefits for the week ending January 23 than had the week before – 20.4 million instead of 17.8 million.

The situation is poised to deteriorate further next month when two pandemic unemployment programs are due to expire. The Biden administration is hoping to push through a $1.9 trillion aid package that would extend those benefits through August and hike federal unemployment benefits to $400 per week. According to the Century Foundation think

tank if the government does not extend federal jobless benefits, 11 million people will be kicked off the jobless rolls.

Worrying about unemployment benefits,

many Americans are also facing losing their homes due to being unable to pay rent or mortgage bills.

While Biden extended last year’s eviction moratorium

through March, a long-term fix has not been devised, and millions owe several months of back rent they have no hope of being able to afford.

Desert Edge and Sky Valley Community Clean-Up Continued from Page 1

motor parts, fluorescent light bulbs, paint, antifreeze, accepted for shredding. No engines, motor oil, tub and binders will be accepted. tile cleaners and bleach.

Hazardous materials will Up to 15 gallons, or NOT be accepted, including 125 pounds, of the above batteries, pool chemicals, household hazardous waste transmission and brake fluids, items, can be taken for free herbicides, fertilizers, gasoline, to the Waste Resources

Department’s permanent collection site in Palm Springs, 1100 Vella Rd. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and at temporary locations throughout the year. More information is available at www.rcwaste.org or by calling 951-486-3200.

The Desert Edge/Sky Valley Community Clean-Up and Paper Shredding event is hosted by the Riverside County Department of Waste Resources and Burrtec Waste & Recycling Services. Source: Supervisor Manuel Perez.

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and number of attendees and the nature of the venue would make it infeasible, if not impossible, to track those who may be placed at risk.”

The City of Indio responded to the announcement telling NBC Palm Springs, “Although this is a disappointing announcement, it is not unexpected, as the COVID-19 situation in Riverside County and around the globe evolves daily. As a City, we value our partnership with Goldenvoice and are standing by to hear what good plans they will announce in the future.”

There were previous rumors the 2021 festivals would move to the fall, that was according to Rolling Stone.

Riverside County Health officials didn’t specify if the festivals taking place in Fall 2021 will be allowed. Still, the order does state, “The order is issued based on concerns of a fall resurgence of COVID-19 both within the County of Riverside and worldwide.”

Source: NBC Palm Springs

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‘Mandalorian’ star Gina Carano’s firing was politically motivated

By Desert Star Staff Social media users have sharpened their pitchforks after revealing that Lucasfilm axed ‘Mandalorian’ Star Gina Carano. Conservatives claim she was wrongfully ‘canceled’ from the show due to her political beliefs.

No stranger to internet controversy, Carano shared a post from another user on her Instagram page on Wednesday, which described how Jews were treated in Nazi Germany as part of a broader commentary about political persecution.

The post caused a significant meltdown on social media, with #FireGinaCarano quickly trending on Twitter.

Hours later, Lucasfilm, which produces ‘The Mandalorian,’ said in a statement that the actress would not be returning for the show’s third season. The studio condemned Carano’s “abhorrent and unacceptable”

social media posts but did not elaborate on why it was parting ways with the Star.

Social justice crusaders chalked up her firing as a victory, but the hasty decision to dump Carano may have backfired. Popular political commentator Dave Rubin reacted to the situation by announcing he would no longer subscribe to Disney+, the streaming service that broadcasts the Star Warsbased ‘Mandalorian’ series.

“We need to stop giving these people our money, and we must build new franchises,” he wrote.

Other big names on the platform followed suit.

Comedian and columnist Tim Young told 277,000 followers that Disney+ should be “canceled” because it does not tolerate free speech that offends “leftists.”

Soon #CancelDisneyPlus became the number one trend in the US, as anger

over Carano’s firing grew.

Some pointed out the hashtag had been hijacked by trolls, and the phrase was trending for the wrong reasons.

“It’s about 90% of people laughing about the tag itself,” read one comment.

Others joked that Disney was “quaking in their boots” over the internet uprising, noting that a few thousand negative tweets can’t take down a streaming service with tens of thousands of subscribers.

Carano’s conservative

views have landed her in hot water on numerous occasions.

Her controversial posts about Covid-19 and the 2020 presidential elections have triggered multiple internet campaigns calling for her to be booted off the ‘Mandalorian.’

Pandemic Spurs Efforts to Promote “Food Justice” in California

According to the California Association of Food Banks, about ten million people in California, or one in four residents, struggle to put food on the table.

By Desert Star Staff LOS ANGELES -- The fight against “food apartheid” in California got a boost this

week as the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to create a Food Justice Roundtable to explore ways

to reduce hunger and make healthy food more accessible.

One program doing just that is called Market Match,

which gives people who qualify for food assistance programs such as Cal Fresh, Pandemic EBT, or WIC an extra $10 to spend at farmers’ markets.

Valeria VelazquezDuenas, senior manager of farmers’ market programs for Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles (SEE-LA), which runs multiple farmers’ markets, said poverty worsened pandemic had driven a lot more customers to use Market Match.

“There have been lines of people wrapped around the block at some markets to get the incentive,” VelazquezDuenas observed. “Whereas before, it used to be just a pretty steady flow of traffic.”

Some markets have privately funded programs that extend the match up to $20 per month.

The “food justice” movement aims to make fresh produce more affordable and

Documentary Highlights Hope in Healing Nation’s Divides

By Desert Star Staff With former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial demonstrating deep divisions in the nation, a new documentary released today presents a rugged look at four Americans attempting to bridge political and racial divides.

Susan Bro, president of the Heather Heyer Foundation and mother of Heather Heyer, who was murdered by a white supremacist at a 2017 Charlottesville rally, is profiled in the film “The Reunited States,” executive produced

by TV news pundits Van

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Jones and Meghan McCain.

At a commemoration of Heather’s death, Bro told a crowd it wasn’t until a white woman was killed white Americans recognized racist violence is a significant problem that needs to be healed.

“The world went crazy when Heather lost her life,” Bro recounted. “And that’s not fair because so many mothers lose their children every day, and we have to fix that. I don’t want other mothers to be in my spot. I don’t want other mothers to go through this.”

The public is invited to join Jones and McCain for an online red and blue carpet premiere on February 11, 2021, at 5:00 PM PST. The documentary is also available on streaming platforms, including Amazon and YouTube.

Erin Leaverton, a selfproclaimed conservative who traveled to all 50 U.S. states with her husband David, was also profiled in the film.

She said they met a cross-section of folks and the experience was life-transforming.

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“I went on this journey trying to figure out what’s causing the problem, and I found out that I’m part of the problem,” Leaverton admitted.

“It exposed something in myself that I didn’t want to see, that’s deeply rooted in all of us; the belief that certain people have more value than others.”

Meaghan McCain, TV co-host of ABC’s “The View,” stated she supported the documentary because it showcases people trying to enact real change. It ends on an optimistic note that we can come together and heal.

accessible to everyone.

According to the L.A. Food Policy Council, lowincome communities of color have two to three times fewer healthy food options than more affluent areas.

Samyrha Saba, Market Match program assistant for SEE-LA, said the program also drives business to smallscale local farmers, improves people’s health, and stimulates economic activity in lowincome neighborhoods.

“Food should be at the center of our culture and our economy,” Saba asserted. “And we should really value it and make sure that everyone has that fundamental human right to healthy, fresh produce that’s accessible and local to them.”

To find the closest farmers market that offers the Market Match program, go to FMFinder.org.

“It’s in the spirit of what I love about the country, it’s in the spirit of what I always loved about politics, which is, unfortunately, getting fewer and far between right now,” McCain lamented. “And then there’s just so many wonderful stories, and I think these are people that really deserve the same kind of platforms that Van and I have. And it’s really a privilege to be a part of this.”

During the 2020 presidential election, about nine in 10 registered Democratic and Republican voters worried a victory by the other party would lead to “lasting harm” in the United States, according to the Pew Research Center. www.desertstarweekly.com

Marketplace for Affordable Health Plans Reopens Soon who have been laid off likely have lost their employerbased health care as well.

“A lot of the people that have lost their jobs, they may have never had to shop for health insurance before, ever,” Smith explained. “They may not be very familiar about Healthcare.gov or the health insurance plans on the marketplace, so they may have missed the first open-enrollment period.”

Smith noted last year, about four in five applicants qualified for financial help, and more than three in five got a plan for less than fifty dollars per month. The reopened period will run from Monday through May 15.

Smith added his organization is offering virtual appointments, and navigators can answer folks’ questions.

“To really learn about health insurance, it’s almost like learning a second language,” Smith observed.

Last year, about four in five Montanans who applied for plans through Healthcare.gov qualified for financial assistance. (megaflopp/Adobe Stock)

By Desert Star Staff Americans will have another chance to find low-cost health insurance starting Monday.

Through executive order, President Joe Biden has reopened enrollment in the Affordable Care Act marketplace.

Jeremy Smith, program director for Montana Navigator, a nonprofit that assists people in healthcare enrollment, said people

“It’s tough for a lot of people to grasp what is a deductible or what is a premium or is my doctor going to be in-network or are my medications going to be covered?”

For folks who look for health insurance outside the government marketplace, Smith advised them to be on the lookout for junk insurance plans, which can limit benefits based on several factors such as pre-existing conditions.

“What we see a lot of people do is, they fall into these traps, and they’re not really sure what they’re buying when they get health insurance,” Smith cautioned.

“So it’s just essential that you look at the details when you’re signing up for health insurance plans.”

The original period ran from Nov. 1 through Dec. 15.

During that time, about 44,000 Montanans enrolled in plans.

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States That Had the Quickest Weekly Unemployment Claims Recovery

By Desert Star Staff Even though the U.S. has been fighting the COVID-19 pandemic for over a year, new unemployment claims decreased week-over-week on February 1 and were 88% below the peak during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Change in California Weekly Unemployment Claims (1=Quickest Recovery, 25=Avg.): 196.19% Change in Unemployment Claims (Latest Week vs. 2019) 132,839 the week of February 1, 2021, vs. 44,850 the week of February 4, 2019 26th quickest recovery in the U.S. 261.76% Change in Unemployment Claims (Latest Week vs. Start of 2020) 132,839 the week of February 1, 2021, vs. 36,720 the week of January 1, 2020 13th slowest recovery in the U.S. 624.81% Change in Unemployment Claims (Since Start of COVID-19 Crisis vs. Previous Year) 11,794,830 between the week of March 16, 2020, and the week of February 1, 2021, vs. 1,887,744 between the week of March 18, 2019, and the week of February 3, 2020 17th quickest recovery in the U.S. To view the full report and your state’s rank, please visit: https://wallethub.com/ edu/states-unemploymentclaims/72730/ How might Valentine’s Day spending affect unemployment?

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unemployment,” said Jill Gonzalez, WalletHub analyst.

“February is a slow month for most industries in general.

Valentine’s Day celebration opportunities are greatly constrained by the COVID-19 pandemic, too, both in terms of the types of activities people can engage in and the amount of money they’re able to spend on luxuries. We shouldn’t expect a spending boom that will give merchants many resources for extra hiring.”

How might a state’s efficiency at administering the COVID-19 vaccine affect unemployment?

“States that can more efficiently vaccinate their residents will likely see better job growth than less efficient states. The more a state vaccinates, the safer conditions in that state will become, and the sooner businesses will be able to reopen and have the resources to expand hiring fully,” said Jill Gonzalez, WalletHub analyst.

“Currently, some states are far more efficient than others.

For example, North Dakota has used all of its vaccine supply, while Alabama has only used less than 60%.”

How could the fact that vaccine rollout is slower than expected affect unemployment?

“Since vaccine rollout is slower than expected, that could slow the reduction in the unemployment rate this year. Without having most of the population vaccinated, we can’t achieve a full recovery, which means businesses will continue not to be able to hire in full force,” said Jill Gonzalez, WalletHub analyst.

“If we can put more resources into achieving widespread vaccination, we can expect to make bigger strides in reducing unemployment. We should be concerned with educating people on the benefits of getting vaccinated, too, so

that a higher percentage of the population will choose to receive the vaccine.”

How has unemployment in California recovered?

“California’s unemployment claims have experienced the 17th slowest recovery in the

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NOTICE OF LIEN SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE §798.56a AND COMMERCIAL CODE §§ 7209 AND 7210 To: Stephen Knight, 70 Mesa View Dr., Cathedral City, CA 92234. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Caliente Sands MH Community claims a lien against the mobilehome described below in the sum of $7,199.73. This sum represents the storage value of the site where the mobilehome has been stored from 07/01/2020 through 01/20/2021, plus costs incurred in removing or storing the mobilehome, and other amounts recoverable under California Civil Code § 798.56a. The rental rate for storage is $20.76 per day, and additional amounts will accrue for utilities, storage, attorney’s fees, publication fees and other expenses before the date of sale.

Manufacturer: Unknown Tradename: MAGNOLIA Model: UNKNOWN Year of Manufacture: Unknown Decal or License No.: AAA8845 Serial No(s).:886843 Insignia: 225462 Location: Caliente Sands MH Community, 70 Mesa View Dr., Cathedral City, CA 92234, County of Riverside. You are further notified that the mobilehome will be sold at 10:00 A.M. on February 22, 2021 at Caliente Sands Community Office, 35100 Date Palm Drive, Cathedral City, CA 92234. The warehouseman’s lien sale is for the mobilehome only; it does not include the right to keep the mobilehome on-site. The warehouseman’s lien cannot be used to transfer nor does it transfer the leasehold interest in the land. The property owner reserves the right to require removal of mobilehome from the park upon conclusion of the lien sale. To inquire about the sale, call the Chana Law Firm at (714) 680-4080. Publish February 5, 12, 2021. DSW20-5017 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JANE MARY R. ENGEL CASE NO. PRIN2100093 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JANE MARY R. ENGEL. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ROCHEL ALBERT in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ROCHEL ALBERT 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 in this court as follows: 04/08/21 at 8:45AM in Dept. PS3 located at 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Notice of Telephonic Hearing.

Department PS3: The courthouse is temporarily closed. This hearing must be attended by telephone: Call 1-213-306-3065 and enter meeting number: 286482510, or Visit https://riversidecourts.webex. com/meet/ljcdept3webex, type in your name and click join meeting. It is important to call in promptly.

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OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2021 DSW21-5028

A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.Order Number 73807, Pub Dates: 02/05/2021, 02/12/2021, 02/19/2021, DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW21-5027

AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS CHAPARRITOS GRILL; CASA DE CHAPARRITOS; CHAPARRITOS, 77-682 COUNTRY CLUB DR STE H, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92211. Riverside County. Full name of registrant CORAL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION INC., 44-100 MONTEREY AVE, SUITE T, PALM DESERT, CA 92260/CA. Business is conducted by CORPORTION. 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 JOSHUA AARON GROSSMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 10/27/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202010908. 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 October 30, November 6, 13, 20. 2020 January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 2021. DSW20-5174

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN Order No: 1427516CAD TS No: S19-10093 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN, DATED 11/07/2019. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE is hereby given that Witkin & Neal, Inc., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to that certain Notice of Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien (hereinafter referred to as “Lien”), recorded on 11/14/2019 as instrument number 2019-0469839, in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, California, and further pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded on 1/6/2020 as instrument number 2020-0004503 in said county and further pursuant to California Civil Code Section 5675 et seq. and those certain Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions recorded on 8/29/2007 as instrument number 2007-0552378, WILL SELL on 02/25/2021, 09:00AM, At the front entrance of the former Corona Police Department at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 at public auction to the highest bidder for lawful money of the United States payable at the time of sale, all right, title and interest in the property situated in said county as more fully described in the abovereferenced Lien. The purported owner(s) of said property is (are): DONALD HARRY DUNBAR AND AILEEN JANE DUNBAR, TRUSTEES OF THE DONALD HARRY AND AILEEN JANE DUNBAR LIVING TRUST DATED JUNE 4TH, 2002. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property is purported to be: 18 CAMISA LANE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260, APN 622-102-028. The undersigned trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 this Notice of Sale is: $12,228.61. The opening bid at the foreclosure sale may be more or less than this estimate. In addition to cash, trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn on a state or federal credit union or a check drawn on 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 this state. If tender other than cash is accepted, the trustee may withhold issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. In its sole discretion, the seller (foreclosing party) reserves the right to withdraw the property from sale after the opening credit bid is announced but before the sale is completed. The opening bid is placed on behalf of the seller. Said sale shall be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Lien, advances thereunder, with interest as provided in the Declaration or by law plus the fees, charges and expenses of the trustee. THIS PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD IN AN “AS-IS” CONDITION. If you have previously received a discharge in bankruptcy, you may have been released from personal liability for this debt in which case this notice is intended to exercise the secured party’s rights against the real property only. 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 AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: 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 this sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Website: www.nationwideposting.com using the file number assigned to this case: S19-10093.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase.

First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916) 939-0772 or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com using the file number assigned to this case S19-10093 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. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the sale shall be subject to the following as provided in California Civil Code Section 5715: “A non judicial foreclosure sale by an association to collect upon a debt for delinquent assessments shall be subject to a right of redemption. The redemption period within which the separate interest may be redeemed from a foreclosure sale under this paragraph ends 90 days after the sale.” Dated: 01/04/2021 Witkin & Neal, Inc. as said Trustee 5805 SEPULVEDA BLVD., SUITE 670 SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91411 (818) 845-8808 By: SUSAN PAQUETTE, TRUSTEE SALES OFFICER NPP0372752 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 02/05/2021, 02/12/2021, 02/19/2021.

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APN: 692-530-017 TS No: CA01000100-20-1 TO No: 95312991 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED November 20, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 11, 2021 at 09:00 AM, at the bottom of the stairway to the building located 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 December 1, 2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0885130 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by HECTOR CASTRO, A SINGLE MAN , as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for HOME LOAN CORPORATOIN DBA EXPANDED MORTGAGE CREDIT as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 43763 EAST CIRCLE DRIVE, INDIO, CA 92201. 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 $71,937.81 (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, CA01000100-20. 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 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 702-659-7766, or visit this internet website www.insourcelogic.com, using the file number assigned to this case CA01000100-20 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: February 1, 2021 Special Default Services, Inc. TS No. CA0100010020 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 (949) 225-5945 TDD: 866-660-4288 Susan Earnest, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN Order No: 05938817 TS No: S19-03043 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN, DATED 04/25/2019. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE is hereby given that Witkin & Neal, Inc., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to that certain Notice of Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien (hereinafter referred to as “Lien”), recorded on 04/30/2019 as instrument number 2019-0147101, in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, California, and further pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded on 6/28/2019 as instrument number 2019-0235562 in said county and further pursuant to California Civil Code Section 5675 et seq. and those certain Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions recorded on 8/29/2007 as instrument number 2007-0552378, WILL SELL on 02/25/2021, 09:00AM, At the front entrance of the former Corona

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February 12, 2021 PUBLIC NOTICE

Police Department at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 at public auction to the highest bidder for lawful money of the United States payable at the time of sale, all right, title and interest in the property situated in said county as more fully described in the above-referenced Lien. The purported owner(s) of said property is (are): Key West Financial & Investments Inc.. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property is purported to be: 46 Joya Drive, PALM DESERT, CA 92260, APN 622-221-056. The undersigned trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 this Notice of Sale is: $21,937.67. The opening bid at the foreclosure sale may be more or less than this estimate. In addition to cash, trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn on a state or federal credit union or a check drawn on 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 this state. If tender other than cash is accepted, the trustee may withhold issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. In its sole discretion, the seller (foreclosing party) reserves the right to withdraw the property from sale after the opening credit bid is announced but before the sale is completed. The opening bid is placed on behalf of the seller. Said sale shall be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Lien, advances thereunder, with interest as provided in the Declaration or by law plus the fees, charges and expenses of the trustee. THIS PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD IN AN “AS-IS” CONDITION. If you have previously received a discharge in bankruptcy, you may have been released from personal liability for this debt in which case this notice is intended to exercise the secured party’s rights against the real property only. 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.

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NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: 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 this sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Website: www.nationwideposting.com using the file number assigned to this case: S19-03043.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase.

First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916) 939-0772 or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com using the file number assigned to this case S19-03043 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. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the sale shall be subject to the following as provided in California Civil Code Section 5715: “A non judicial foreclosure sale by an association to collect upon a debt for delinquent assessments shall be subject to a right of redemption. The redemption period within which the separate interest may be redeemed from a foreclosure sale under this paragraph ends 90 days after the sale.” Dated: 01/05/2021 Witkin & Neal, Inc. as said Trustee 5805 SEPULVEDA BLVD., SUITE 670 SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91411 (818) 845-8808 By: Susan Paquette, Trustee Sales Officer THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0372792 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 01/29/2021, 02/05/2021, 02/12/2021.

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6 Reasons to Start a Home Healthcare Career After Age 50

By Desert Star Staff With unemployment rates nearly twice as high as their pre-pandemic levels reported in February 2020, the prospect of starting a new career after age 50 may seem unrealistic.

However, industry experts say that it’s actually a great time for those in this age bracket to consider making the leap.

“Whether you’re inspired by the healthcare heroes helping patients on the COVID-19 frontlines or you’re looking to take control over your career and future, the recession-proof home healthcare industry may be right for you,” says Jennifer Sheets, president and chief executive officer of Interim HealthCare Inc., which is actively recruiting caregivers nationwide.

Here are six reasons to consider home healthcare at this point in your career: 1. To boost happiness.

The pandemic has created new sources of stress and unhappiness for many people.

Your career is one area of your life where you can take back some control. And the right career can actually make

you happier. Research from The University of Chicago shows that jobs that help and serve others are linked to the most satisfaction.

2. To stay sharp. Brains are like muscles -- they have to be used to stay fit. A change in career flexes your brain “muscles” by encouraging you to learn new things, step out of your comfort zone and stay challenged.

Medical experts also believe that staying cognitively active may even reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. With a home healthcare career, every day is different, offering a diverse array of experiences that use every facet of your skillset.

3. To make extra money.

In uncertain economic times, earning extra money can make a big difference for nearly every family, and home care careers often allow you to bring in extra income in a way that aligns with your schedule and priorities.

4. To meet new people.

Loneliness is tied to depression and anxiety, and it can even have negative impacts on heart health.

Unfortunately, the pandemic has exacerbated this issue for many people. A new career that requires getting out and interacting with new people can alleviate some of this.

5. To make a difference.

With headlines touting healthcare heroes, you may be feeling the pull toward a career that allows you to give back. Helping individuals who can’t (or shouldn’t) go out due to a high risk of

COVID-19 complications is a valuable way to make a difference in your community.

6. To mix things up. There are job opportunities in home healthcare available for people of all backgrounds. However, for those already working in healthcare, this is a path offering an opportunity to get back to the heart of caregiving by providing personalized care to patients, with all the flexibility and autonomy that go with it.

To learn more about the industry and explore job opportunities available through Interim HealthCare, which has been connecting individuals to rewarding opportunities that advance their career for more than 50 years, visit ihcmadeforthis.com.

Time for the next chapter in your career? Consider whether home healthcare is the right step for you. StatePoint

Groups Call Last Summer’s Blackouts Unnecessary, Urge Deeper Probe

By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif.

-- The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) meets tomorrow to vote on contracts for more power generation to avoid a repeat of last summer’s blackouts.

But clean-energy groups said it’s unclear how much energy we need because they believe the state’s explanations for the outages are insufficient.

The California Independent System Operator, known as CAISO, blamed the blackouts primarily on excessive heat, breakdowns at power planta, and software issues.

Loretta Lynch, former head of the CPUC, said there’s more to the story.

“It may well be that defects in California’s electricity market design and its operations have allowed for trading strategies that created artificial supply shortages and that those caused last summer’s blackouts,” Lynch explained.

Some fear a repeat of the energy crisis of 2000, when oil companies managed to manipulate the state’s electricity market, costing billions.

Last August, data show un-substantialize spikes

rocked the California energy market, sending it shooting up from 41,000 dollars lars per megawatt-hour.

Rick Humphreys, a retired engineer and expert in root cause analysis, said consumers are stuck with the bill.

“It’s well over $1 billion of costs,” Humphreys observed.

“That’s going to get passed on to ratepayers in CAISO. And that’s wholesale.”

The agency admits a software glitch allowed energy to be exported to other states during California’s most excellent hour of need.

Humphreys noted that’s what put California over the edge.

“There’s lots of excess capacity in the state of California,” Humphreys pointed out. “If it hadn’t been for the exports, there would have been no blackouts.”

CAISO’s policy is to hold back reserve power if a nuclear plant goes down, which was not changed even during the blackouts when three natural gaspowered plants went offline.

Bill Julian, a retired public interest lawyer, wants lawmakers to force CAISO and the Public Utilities

Commission to dig deeper.

“We have a troubling pattern of forced outages and power-plant unavailability that strained supplies and requires investigation,” Julian asserted.

Advocates also want the CPUC to require So Cal Edison, Pacific Gas, and Electric, and San Diego Gas and Electric to share data from smart meters with local governments

that have Community Choice Energy Programs.

The idea is with better usage information, CAISO might be able to avoid unnecessary blackouts.

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City of Hope Renames World-Class Research Center

The “Arthur Riggs Diabetes & Metabolism Research Institute”

By Desert Star Staff At the City of Hope, Arthur Riggs, Ph.D., and colleagues first developed the technology to create synthetic human insulin, used today by hundreds of millions of people worldwide for diabetes.

Riggs also developed recombinant DNA technology capable of producing humanized monoclonal antibodies that are the foundation of modern treatments for diabetes, cancer, autoimmune diseases, blindness and a host of other diseases.

The Riggs Institute is one of the world’s foremost scientific organizations dedicated to investigating the biology of diabetes and its treatment.

Including his most recent $100 million gift, Riggs’ philanthropy totals more

than $310 million to the City of Hope over 30 years.

DUARTE, Calif.- City of Hope, a world-renowned independent cancer and diabetes research and treatment center. Today announced it has renamed its preeminent diabetes research center the Arthur Riggs Diabetes & Metabolism Research Institute, in honor of its longtime director and research pioneer. Riggs’ scientific achievements include developing the technology that led to the first synthetic human insulin – a breakthrough that enabled mass production of insulin for people with diabetes. That discovery, which jumpstarted what is now a $500 billion global biotech industry, was followed by numerous firsts in biomedical science. Today, synthetic

insulin is used regularly by hundreds of millions of people.

Riggs, the Samuel Rahbar Chair in Diabetes & Drug Discovery, also developed recombinant DNA technology capable of producing humanized monoclonal antibodies that are the foundation of modern treatments for diabetes, cancer, autoimmune diseases, blindness and a host of other diseases. These therapies include trastuzumab (commercial name: Herceptin), rituximab (commercial name: Rituxan), pembrolizumab (commercial name: Keytruda) and many others that are some of the world’s most widely used cancer drugs.

“Arthur Riggs is a true visionary and a scientific giant,” said Robert Stone, president and CEO of the City

of Hope and the Helen and Morgan Chu Chief Executive Officer Distinguished Chair.

“Dr. Riggs has been essential to the institute’s growth and accomplishments over five decades, as a researcher, discoverer, mentor and major donor. His contributions to biomedical research have transformed the lives of countless people living with serious diseases, and his mark on City of Hope is an indelible one that will continue in the institute that now bears his name.”

At the City of Hope, in addition to dedicating himself to scientific pursuits, Riggs has quietly contributed nearly all of the wealth from his discoveries to support leading-edge research toward the development of new treatments for the betterment of human health.

Over the past 30 years, Riggs has donated more than $310 million to the City of Hope. His generosity culminated in a $100 million gift in January 2021 that will help fund the continuation of research that has been his passion for more than half a century.

Until now, Riggs has insisted that his gifts remain anonymous so that any attention would not detract from his work. He elected to make his philanthropy public now in the hope of encouraging other donors to join City of Hope’s fight against diabetes and cancer, especially at a time when

new therapeutic discoveries are needed more than ever.

“I came to the City of Hope because the environment here offers exactly that — hope for people with diabetes, cancer and many other serious diseases,” Riggs said. “I believe in the promise of our work at the City of Hope so strongly that one day, probably sooner than most think, we will create a world without diabetes.

However, we will realize the full potential of this important work only through the generosity of many other donors who will choose to join us.”

The Arthur Riggs Diabetes & Metabolism Research Institute is one of the world’s foremost scientific organizations dedicated to investigating the biology of diabetes and its treatment. It houses eight departments, including The Wanek Family Project for Type 1 Diabetes. It continues Riggs’ work under its newly appointed director, Debbie C. Thurmond, Ph.D., the Ruth B. & Robert K. Lanman Chair in Gene Regulation & Drug Discovery Research.

“It has been a humbling honor to assume responsibility for this institute that Dr. Riggs so purposefully and painstakingly built,” Thurmond said. “It is entirely fitting that it should carry his name as we carry on the work he began — for the benefit of people with diabetes. His philanthropy is an extension of the generosity of spirit he has shown to me and everyone else who has ever walked through these doors, and his impact will be with us for many years to come.”

Haaland on Track to be First Native American Cabinet Secretary

By Desert Star Staff The Biden administration’s nomination of Rep. Deb Haaland, D-N.M., to head the U.S. Interior Department is seen as a momentous event for Utahns and others in the West.

Haaland is a Democrat who represents New Mexico’s 1st Congressional district.

She’s a citizen of the Laguna Pueblo and would be the first Native American Cabinet secretary.

While there is strong support for her among conservationists and progressives, her confirmation faces some Senate conservatives’ opposition.

Amy Dominguez, communications coordinator for Utah Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting and the Outdoors, said Haaland’s strong point is her reputation for getting things done.

“Her nomination is important because her impact in the work that she’s done has expanded access to lands for hunters and anglers and really

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all who enjoy the outdoors,” Dominguez emphasized. “In turn, this creates jobs and fuels rural economies.”

The Interior Department conserves and manages the nation’s natural resources and cultural heritage and oversees the federal government’s relationship with Native American tribes.

If confirmed, Haaland would take over an agency that has been led for most of the past four years by a Republican appointee with a history of opposing public lands.

A few Senate Republicans, including Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., oppose Haaland’s nomination, citing what they call her “radical” opposition to new oil and gas leases.

However, administration officials say they have the votes to assure her confirmation.

Dominguez noted Haaland has been a longtime advocate for expanding and preserving public lands.

“What we feel Congresswoman Haaland

U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland, D-N.M., could be the first Native American to serve as a Cabinet secretary if she is confirmed to lead the Interior Department. (Wikimedia Commons) brings is a passion for safeguarding and protecting our wildlife and wildlife habitat so that future generations can continue to enjoy these extraordinary places,” Dominguez remarked.

She added that Haaland’s February 12, 2021

nomination is significant in Utah because she understands how important the $12 billion outdoor recreation industry is to its economy.

A hearing date has not been set for her confirmation.

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