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James W. Skotchdopole, from left, Sean Penn, Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu and John Lesher pose in the press room with the awards for best picture and best director for “Birdman” at the Oscars
Afterthoughts On The Oscars These writers seemed to forget that last year “12 Years a Slave” was the big winner as Best Picture of the year and the very lovely Lupita Nuong’o was also a big winner, taking home the Oscar for her performance in the film. And speaking of Lupita, she was a demure vision this year in her pearl laden gown. Gweneth Paltrow was also a knockout in her elegant pink dress with a large pink shoulder rose. Equally stunning was Scarlet Johansen in green with a matching green necklace that bought the entire ensemble to life. And Best Actress winner Julianne Moore, star of “Still Alice,” was beautiful in her bejeweled white gown. Seeing the stars in all their finery was all part of the event which began as the stars strolled down the red carpet. Eight films were nominated: “Boyhood,” Birdman” (the big winner of the evening), “American Sniper” (the box office winner, earning well over $300 million, more than all the other films combined),”The Grand Budapest Hotel” (which won for best costumes and scenic design), “The Imitation Game” (winner for Best Adapted Screenplay),”Selma” (about Martin Luther King),”The Theory of Everything” and “Whiplash.” Neil Patrick Harris started the evening off with a bang in a lavish musical production number about the movies, but Continues on Page 7
“Birdman” was a big winner at The 87th Academy Awards Ceremony on Sunday By Theda Kleinhans Reichman The 87th Academy Awards Ceremony, which aired this past Sunday, Feb.22, is now history. This year’s ceremony had star power as well as controversy, much of it stirred up by some reporters and critics who were shocked by the fact that no black actors were nominated. “Where are the black actors?” they cried.
By Angela Monroe RANCHO MIRAGE -- A former valley mayor was found dead in his Palm Springs home on Saturday by apparent suicide. Scott Hines was just 45-years-old, and leaves behind children and a husband. He’s also leaving a lot of valley leaders who are now mourning his death, and remembering his contributions to the community. Palm Springs Police said they responded to a home on East El Escudero Saturday night where the investigation indicated the man-committed suicide. The coroner’s office identified the man at that house as Scott Hines on Sunday.
Remembering Mayor Scott Hines Scott Hines will be deeply missed by many across the Coachella Valley. His biological mother tells KMIR he died as a result of his depression. Other news reports say he may have recently been diagnosed with liver cancer. Scott Hines spent much of his life in service first as a major in the United States Air Force, and later as a mayor and councilman. Congressman Raul Ruiz tells me they were friends for years. “My heart broke, and Scott was a friend of mine and my heart goes out to his family, his husband and his children,” said Congressman Ruiz.
He is survived by his four children ages 9 to 19, as well as his husband, his parents, his sister and his biological mother. Hines served on the Rancho Mirage City Council from 2010 to 2014. “I remember he made a speech about bullying schools at a council meeting where he brought everybody to tears, so every issue that he dealt with, it always came from his heart,” said Rancho Mirage city manager, Randy Bynder. Years ago, we interviewed Scott Hines as he spent a week living homeless to raise Continues on Page 6
Story and Photo by Pat Krause The biggest night of the Sinatra Celebrity Invitational was the Black-Tie Gala. This is the time for guests to relax after 2 days of golf and enjoy the Party. The Gala awards the golfing winners prizes and announces the celebrity winners. Hockey player Grand Fuhr won the Saturday Golf, and the overall celebrity winner was Richard Burgi. First place golfers were Steve Garvey and Richard Bergi and their teams. A grand sit-down dinner was a big part of the Sinatra invitational experience. The fabulous Burt Bacharach was the Gala Headliner. What a performance he gave. Burt Bacharach had garnered Three Oscars and
d n e E k v e e nt Sum Up e W THE SINATRA CELEBRITY GALA eight Grammy for his music. He is considered one of the worlds greatest composers. He has had 48 top 10 hits, nine number one songs, hundreds of compositions, Movie scores, and countless records. He brought three very talented singers along to sing some of his most famous songs he wrote. You could have heard a pin drop when he was playing, and he would kind of sing along on some of the songs and did sing a few of the songs too. The guests would applaud when he started playing so many of the favorites from the last 50-plus years. He did “That’s What Friends are For” & “On My Own” to the delight of the audience. He finished his performance, but the guests would have none of that and clapped until he returned to the stage for an Encore. He still continues to do scores of concerts, Composing songs and said his music is very important to him. Actor Robert Wagner was the evening’s co-host with Barbara Sinatra. There was a live auction of only 4 items. Then guests were asked to be an Aunt or an Uncle to the Center by giving $1000 yearly to help the Center continue to help kids. Others just donated sums of money for that purpose. Tani Austin from Starkey Hearing foundation presented the 2015 honoree award to Joseph Coradino who is the CEO of PREIT, a real estate investment trust company. Tani Austin, Barbara Sinatra, Robert Wagner and Jill St. John
Actors Robert Hays, Gary Mule Deer, Joe Mantegna and Tony LoBianco
FRANK SINATRA CELEBRITY GOLF AND GALAS Story and Photo by Pat Krause The 27th Frank Sinatra Celebrity Invitational Golf and Galas was held on Feb. 19 through the 21st. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Spa and the Eagles Falls Golf Course hosted the event. The presenting sponsor was Starkey Hearing Foundation again this year. The proceeds from all events benefit the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center. Frank and Barbara Sinatra founded the Center many years ago, and this was Frank Sinatra’s way of raising money to continue the much-needed support for this wonderful charity. The center has helped more than 200,000 kids who have been emotionally, sexually or physically abused free of charge since its beginning. Thursday night’s party was held in the casino area with entertainment provided by Mike Costley. Free drinks and a buffet of Italian foods kept the guests in good spirits for the start of the golf tournament that was to start on Friday and Sat. Mornings. Friday night’s party was held in the Special Events Center with more entertainment for the audience with another selection of foods with a buffet that included Frank’s favorite Italian dishes. A silent auction of many wonderful exclusive items was held each night. There was a live auction every night too that raised a large sum of money for the Barbara Sinatra children’s Center. Both nights were for friends who have been with the tournament for years to reconnect and have a good time. Tom Dreesen was and has been the emcee since the beginning, all 27 years. Actor Ron Masak was the celebrity Marshall for the Golf Tournaments. There were over 40 celebrities who enjoy being a part of this event to help the Center. Many have participated for years and are proud of their association with Barbara Sinatra and the Center. Celebrities included wellknown actors, Joe Montegna, Kevin Sorbo, Dennis Haysbert, Pat Boone, William DeVane and Elke Sommer to name just a few. There were also a lot of sports icons like Jim McMahon, Grant Fuhr, Rollie Fingers and Steve Garvey along with a host of others. On Friday, there was a style show for the women to enjoy while the men played golf. A fun shopping experience was held in the lobby during the reception.
John Thoreson and Barbara Sinatra in front of painting by Frank Sinatra
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ANGEL VIEW CELEBRATING 61 YEARS IN THE DESERT Story and Photo by Pat Krause Angel View held its annual luncheon celebrating 61 years in the Desert on Feb. 16th at the Agua Caliente Resort Spa Casino. The client of the year, Steven Martinez was recognized with an award in front of several hundred-dinner guests. 2015 employees of the Year were James Gavin, who is a transportation driver and Veronica Salas, who is the House Manager at Angel View’s Fleming House in Thousand Palms. These employees have shown such care and compassion in their daily lives at their jobs. Other Honorees this year was the Jewish Federation, Tamarisk Country Club and Dr. Martin Russell PhD. Bruce Landgarten accepted the award for the Jewish Federation and said the award was for all those that have been a part of Angel View for many years. Tamarisk Country Club hosts a golf tournament to benefit Angel View each year. Dr. Martin Russell has worn many hats at Angel View being a part of the Charity since 1973 plus his involvement with other desert charities. The luncheon entertainment held a lot of different acts. One of the clients danced with her walker to the music of Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend with another dance partner. Elaine Church brought four friends to display items they wore that were purchased at the Angel View Thrift stores and the inexpensive prices they paid for the shoes, pants, tops, dresses, jackets and jewelry. A fun and different type of style show. Then the fun began when Christy Lane held her STROLL down memory lane for each decade since the 50s. She told of the events that happened at Angel View in each decade. Then she had guests in the audience come on the dance floor to follow her lead in the dances of each decade. The dance floor was full of guests Walt Johnson, Bruce Landgarten and Dr. Russell who showed they knew dances like, the Lindy, Twist, Hip-Hop, Salsa and Line dancing. A few of the caretakers brought their clients on the dance floor to be a part of the dancing by waving their arms to the music from their wheelchairs. The first dancer to strut their stuff was Andrew Neiderman and his wife Diane, who showed they still could swing to the music. Guests then felt Dave Thornton, Carole Haes-Landon and Tracy Powers. free to join in the fun dancing. February 25, 2015 www.desertstarweekly.com
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Will Retirement Age Increase? find another job if they’re retiring from their current job. A recent study showed that 13 percent of Americans over 65 are working and not retired, and that eight percent are working in retirement. The Social Security Administration’s full retirement age is 65 for Americans born 1937 or earlier and incremental increases are already in place for citizens born later. For seniors born between 1943 and 1954, for instance, full benefits, collection will begin at 66. A majority of all age groups expects to retire at 65 or older. While the trend seems to encompass a variety of demographics, people’s reasons for working longer may vary. The majority of people who have to work longer are blue collar, lower and middle class. This group isn’t saving anywhere near enough, and they are not being apprised of the dangers they’re in. Aside from accumulating more savings, some seniors may just want to keep working to stay active. Other people keep working because they want to keep their minds and bodies active and to make sure they continue to socialize. As for higher earners, in the top one percent, more people are working longer because of the sheer enjoyment of it. Many of the upper-middle class is going to have to work longer, even though they could live a comfortable lifestyle with less. For people who’ve increased their spending as they’ve earned more throughout their lives, even a high income may not allow them to sustain their current lifestyles if they retire before 65. As the trend toward long retirements and even longer careers continues, more Americans may be willing to downsize. One of the main jobs financial advisors have is to make realistic plans for our clients. When I ask clients that question of what they’d really need to live on if they retired tomorrow, I’m finding more people are coming back with realistic numbers. Saving early, saving more and downsizing when necessary will always help. No matter how old you are, you should always have three basic buckets of money: emergency money, guaranteed money and inflationary money. Diverse portfolios heavy on annuities and other lifelong income streams can go a long way in preventing one from having to work longer than you are willing or able. Avoiding equities-heavy portfolios in retirement years is necessary to minimize retirement downside risk. According to a 2011 Putnam Institute study, a stock allocation of as low as five percent is needed – a far cry from the 30s and 40s often recommended by risk advisors. You’ll risk running out of money because of market cycles when you have much more than five percent in risk products. Overall, whether one ends
up retiring early or working through his 70s, the most important thing to do is to plan ahead. The biggest thing is you must have a plan, and the sooner you make one, the better. Just working more isn’t going to provide for retirement. You need to know how you’re going to make your money, how you’re going to take your money and what you’re going to do in case of an emergency. Janice Gough is a retirement income specialist located at 125 E. Tahquitz Cyn. Way in Palm Springs. You may contact her at Janice@gouhginsurance. com or by calling (650)3427744 or (760)200-8291 for a Complimentary Review.
By Janice Gough Eighty percent of Americans over age 50 will have to continue working longer to provide for retirement. They may have to
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Is Exclusive Use Area Insured? Dear RF: Exclusive use common areas are defined by either the governing documents or statute (Civil Code 4145) as areas used by an owner to the exclusion of other owners. An association can grant additional exclusive use areas to members, if it complies with Civil Code 4600, as yours apparently did. Such areas are still owned in common by all the owners. Some confusion arises because many owners do not understand that although they solely use it, it is still common area under association control. Another example of the confusion arising from this hybrid area is the recently passed Assembly Bill 968, which starting in 2017 clarifies that the association repairs such areas unless the governing documents state otherwise. The new law will in 2017 change nothing, because HOA lawyers have long understood implicitly what the law will then make explicit. So, who insures this hybrid area? I posed your question to three leading insurance brokers known for serving common interest developments (“HOAs”). Michael Berg, of Berg Insurance Agency in Lake Forest, writes: “The majority of February 25, 2015 condominium unit owner policies will include language defining this additional open space as part of the insured location. The language would read something like ‘Insured location’ means the residence premises and any premises you use in connection with the residence premises.” In my opinion, the unit owner would not need to purchase additional insurance to protect against liability in this new exclusive use common area. But, conservatively, one might contact an insurance professional to discuss the additional exposure.” A veteran insurance agent preferring to be anonymous writes: “I am assuming the concern is for any liability exposure. The (association) Master Policy should provide protection for liability exposures in the common and exclusive use areas. In addition, the individual owner’s personal insurance policy should extend to the area they actually own as well as exclusive use area if they were to be sued from a liability issue in that area.” Scott Litman, of the Scott Litman Insurance Agency in Woodland Hills, writes: “For both property and liability coverage it comes down to what the CC&Rs say. Since an injury
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL Dear Kelly, You recently addressed a question about HOAs granting “exclusive use” to those individual owners requesting expanded control and use of parcels contiguous to their units. Our HOA has done so. However, since the exclusive use area is still technically owned by the HOA, how do we insure those newly created “back yards?” Should the unit owner purchase extra coverage for that newly acquired space or should the HOA add to its existing coverage, or a combination of both? Thank You, RF, Palm Springs
could still be considered on the HOA ‘common’ area, the HOA could still be liable, without an agreement defining the duties of the unit owners. The HOA could cover the fences, trees walkways etc. depending on what the CC&Rs say regarding the exclusive use of the new “non-common area”. The consensus among these experts is that the HOA policy should cover exclusive use areas, but that an individual unit owner’s insurance policy also would cover liability arising there, and this is a good topic for homeowners and associations to discuss with their insurance brokers. Thanks for your question, (and thanks also to these experts), Kelly Kelly G. Richardson CCAL is a Fellow of the College of Community Association Lawyers and Managing Partner of Richardson Harman Ober PC, a law firm known for community association advice. Send questions to KRichardson@ RHOpc.com. Past columns at www.HOAHomefront.com. All rights reserved®.
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Community Collaboration Provided The Gift Of Hearing afford it,” said Sandra Garcia, of Desert Hot Springs. Two of her four children received the customized hearing devices. Prior to Thursday, her children, 12 and 14, only wore hearing aids provided by their school district during school hours. As part of the mission, recipients also receive audio testing, counseling, batteries and instruction on how to care for their new devices. “We have a unique opportunity to help people connect with life and empower them to reach their full potential,” said Tani Austin, co-founder of Starkey Hearing Foundation. “Providing the gift of hearing, helps us bring together families HealthCare, which identified domestically and internationally. and communities, work that and prescreened recipients. “If this program didn’t could not be done without the For three hours on Thursday, exist, I don’t know how I could generous support from partners the Starkey Hearing Foundation team of hearing professionals plus volunteers from the Rotary Club of Rancho Mirage and the Berger Foundation fit more than 35 people, ranging in age from 6-74. For over three decades, Starkey Hearing Foundation has used hearing as a vehicle to reflect caring and to improve the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world. This hearing mission is one of dozens to help them reach their commitment to provide more than 100,000 hearing aids to people in need annually, and one million by 2020. In the last year alone, Starkey Hearing Foundation provided more than 175,000 free hearing aids
By Desert Star Staff Palm Desert, CA— More than 35 patients, many of them children, received the gift of hearing thanks to a collaborative partnership between two foundations looking to improve people’s lives. The H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation awarded a $100,000 grant to Starkey Hearing Foundation, which provided each of the prescreened recipients with free, customized, state-of-the-art, digital hearing devices. Starkey Hearing Foundation conducts hearing missions, like the one held Thursday in the Coachella Valley, all over the world. Prior to the hearing mission at the Classic Club, Pat and Joe Manhart helped organize the contributing partners, which also included the Hait family and their company Hearing Aid
like the Berger Foundation.” The H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation has generously supported Starkey Hearing Foundation for more than five years. It’s wonderful to see the immediate reaction when someone receives one of the Starkey hearing devices,” said Catharine Reed, Senior Program Officer for the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation. “Many of the recipients have never heard this well before, and getting one of these devices is lifechanging.” More information about the Starkey Hearing Foundation’s work can be found at www. starkeyhearingfoundation.org as well as its Facebook and Twitter pages.
Miss Rene’s Learn to Swim Program teach Pre-K and Kindergarten students with their parents, the essentials of pool safety and stroke technique. The swim program is led by Rene’ Hickey, Aquatics Specialist with 42 years’ experience who will oversee the continued development and operation of this program. The swimming instructors and Lifeguards ensure the safety of participants while in class. This program is a parent and child program that allows the parent/ guardian to learn at the same time. The first session will begin March 9th at the Wardman Park Pool located at 8th St. and Cactus Dr. in Desert Hot Springs. Additional sessions will begin April 6 & May 4. The classes will be available on Mondays and Wednesdays for 3 weeks with the following start time choices: 9:00am, 9:50am, 10:40am, 1pm or 1:50pm. The goal of the program is to engage at least 50% of the 4 and 5 year olds in our community. Each student will attend six (6) classes over a three (3) week period. Each class will include approximately 40 minutes of swim instruction with a parent in - water participation. Parents and children must wear proper pool clothing. Class size is limited to 10. The program is being funded by generous donations from our community with the families paying only $12.00 for the three (3) week session. The partial funding for the program is being provided by donations to the Desert Hot Springs Community Task Force. To donate to this program, please contact the Desert Hot Springs Community Task Force at 760-329-6096. For more information and enrollment, please contact Rene’ Hickey 760-329-3212 or info@renesaquatics.com. ALSO - Open registration will take place for all session’s dates, Saturday February 28 at the Wardman Park Pool for the Kindy & Pre-K Program Learn to Swim Program, the Lap Swimming and the Water Aerobics classes. Program fees will be collected at this time. The pool is located in the park located at 8th St & Cactus.
By Desert Star Staff Program Overview: Learning to swim is one of the most important skills that we can teach our youth. The benefits of introducing kids
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to water early are significant. The leading cause of death of children ages 5 and under is drowning, and most of these deaths can be prevented. Through a collaboration
of donations from local businesses, non-profit originations and regional agencies, Miss Rene’s Learn to Swim Program developed over the last 40 years, is designed to February 25, 2015
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By Desert Star Staff Nobody wrote plays anPalm Springs, California -- Burning calories for a cause! Clifton Tatum, chosen to represent the leather community here in Palm Springs as Mr. Palm Springs Leather 2015 during Desert Leather Pride Weekend in November, stated in his contest speech that having spent his career working with youth in the California Department of Corrections, providing opportunities for LGBT youth and fighting to make sure that their lives are free from bullying and violence would be the centerpiece of his title year. Today, Mr. Tatum started making good on that promise. Instead of getting leathered up to go to a bar, the leather community here in the Desert put on their workout gear and headed to World Gym. There, three of the World Gym’s
Clifton Tatum Hosts Exercise Marathon foremost trainers, Ian Harris, Ted Guice, and Dennis Daniels, gave generously of their time to hold exercise classes for thirty participants who had secured pledges for donations for each class they completed. Beneficiaries for the Remembering Our Youth Fund Raising Marathon included: The Trevor Project, a suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth; For The Children, a foster/ adoptive parent support group in the Coachella Valley; The LGBT Center Of The Desert’s suicide prevention and antibullying efforts; The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention; and Sanctuary Palm Springs, working to provide a home for youth in foster care who are self-identified as LGBT, inter-sex, or questioning. At the end of the day, $4,800.00 had been raised through the efforts of participants, and $200 additional dollars was secured from new donors to bring the total to $5000.00. States participant Drew Kramer: “Man! I am hurting in places I didn’t know I had places! Ian worked every part of my body, Ted got my heart pumping, and then I got my Downward Facing Dog on with Dennis! Cliff is really to be commended for making this happen.” Event organizer Clifton Tatum commented: “This is not the usual way I get men together to work up a sweat and stretch and strain, but I am so pleased that this community that I love so much came together to support a cause I hold so close to my heart. And this is just the beginning! Wait till you all see what else I’m bringing!”
Gilda’s Club Welcomes New President and CEO Maria Elena Geyer with what I’ve been devoted to doing all my life. I’m very much looking forward to building on Gilda’s Club’s outstanding reputation and motivating the community to participate even more,” the new president and CEO said. Geyer has both a professional and personal connection to cancer. During her many years in blood banking, she supported cancer patients through the blood components—especially blood platelets—that they require in their treatments. The Puget Sound Blood Center also had a strong relationship with the only other Gilda’s Club on the west coast, Gilda’s Club Seattle, and she was supportive of its programs. And on the personal side, friends and colleagues as well as family members have been diagnosed with cancer. It was actually a family member who first piqued Geyer’s interest in medicine. Her grandmother was an obstetrician in the family’s native Costa Rica. “She is the one who opened my eyes to the medical field,” Geyer said. “What especially attracted me was the research component— finding out everything you could about the patient and their family. If you can understand what’s going on with them, you can make things flourish. And that applies to communities as well.” Geyer’s interest in medicine was already strong by the time her family came to the United States, settling in San Antonio, Texas when she was 16. At Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Florida, she earned two degrees, a bachelor of science in art but also a February 25, 2015 bachelor of arts in pre-med. Her first position was in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and, like her later posts, it was in blood banking. Geyer’s bilingual-bicultural background is yet another of the assets that she brings to a community with a diverse population and a large Latino community, Golden noted. After ten years of visits to the desert communities, Geyer, her husband Mark, and their 94-pound standard poodle named Bach, are now making their home in Palm Desert. They look forward to desert living, including hiking and walking,
dining and dancing in the valley’s many fine restaurants, and becoming involved in community organizations. The Board of Directors has planned a Meet and Greet with Geyer at Gilda’s Club in early April, Golden said. It will be an opportunity to meet not only the new President/CEO, but also staff and facilitators, members, and volunteers, and to tour the nurturing, homelike Gilda’s Clubhouse where support groups, educational lectures, and healthy lifestyle activities are held. For more information visit www.gildasclubdesertcities.org.
By Desert Star Staff PALM DESERT, Calif— Gilda’s Club Desert Cities has a new president and CEO as the cancer support organization enters its second decade of service to the community. She is Maria Elena Geyer, a healthcare executive with more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit management, announced Paul D. Golden, chairman of the Gilda’s Club Board of Directors. Geyer succeeds Founding President and CEO Paula Kennedy, who retired at the end of 2014. Geyer comes to Gilda’s Club after two years as CEO of American Red Cross North Eastern Pennsylvania Blood Services and 22 years at the Puget Sound Blood Center in Seattle, Wash., first as director of donor and volunteer resources, then executive vice president of marketing and community affairs. The Gilda’s Club Board www.desertstarweekly.com
selected the new leader after a nearly 6-month-long national search, Golden said. Among the many assets she brings are her strong abilities and record of success in growing programs and in community outreach. “Maria Elena’s well-rounded experience and fine qualities are just what Gilda’s Club needs to build and expand on what’s already been achieved during the first ten years of service to the valley’s cancer patients and their families,” Golden said. “She is a bridge-builder who will strengthen our ties with the community, and increase our many stakeholders’ commitment to the Gilda’s Club mission. We are very pleased to have her on board.” For Geyer, it was the knowledge that Gilda’s Club is a powerful, mission-driven service organization that motivated her to accept the position. “Although it’s a change from blood banking, it’s consistent
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Local Leaders Remember Former Mayor Scott Hines “He was a huge figure in the LGBT community, from back in the day when he was in the Air Force speaking on Rachel Maddow’s program, also all the work he really did, day by day for the LGBT community,” said George Zander with Equality California. All the people we spoke with agree, the Coachella Valley lost a champion of public service. “We lost a champion, we lost a man with character, who did everything to be a family servant and to help his community here in the Coachella Valley, especially the homeless and ending discrimination amongst the LGBT communities,” said Congressman Ruiz. Rancho Mirage City Manager, Randal K. Bynder said, “It is with great sadness that the Rancho Mirage City Council and City staff learned of former Mayor Scott Hines’ passing. He served as a member of the
Hines was LGBT rights. George Zander at Equality California still has the letter Hines awareness of the issue. that were close to his heart,” said presented after the Supreme “Homelessness and abused Bynder. Court’s ruling on same-sex children, those were two issues Another important issue for marriage. Continued from Page 1
By Michael Picardi Desert Hot Springs CA, February 22, 2015: The Rotary Club of Desert Hot Springs has announced the formation of a community garden that will provide a location to learn, practice and increase awareness of growing quality food. The land, which has been donated by a long time DHS resident to the Al Horton Memorial Rotary Foundation, a non-profit, is on the corner of Susan and Two Bunch Palms, just across from the Orca Mural. “A goal of $8,000, has been set, which will give us what we need to build the garden from, literally, the ground up, and all donations are tax deductible,” said Breanna Sewell one of a seven member committee that will oversee the project. “The vacant lot needs an irrigation system and the monies required for the water to be hooked into a
A Garden To Grow In Desert Hot Springs water meter.” she added. “We hope to raise enough to also purchase the supplies to prepare the soil and the tools for the classes and those working in the garden, thereby allowing the garden to give to other nonprofits to distribute the food,” she concluded. Donations for the garden can be made by visiting the coachellavalley.org fundraising site. Steve Schick, another of the committee, and Rotarian, will be working with the garden and the Desert Hot Springs High School Garden Club to add to the students’ learning experiences. “Every time we have a harvest, they should be having one too, we hope they will learn along with us and the community,” commented Schick. “We hope to provide direction in order for the community to learn lifelong
Rancho Mirage City Council for four years beginning in 2010. He was the Mayor of Rancho Mirage from April 2012 through April 2013. Scott was a deeply caring person with an inherent sense of service to his nation as a United States Air Force officer as well as to his fellow man as a member of city government. He was deeply compassionate about people who were less fortunate: the homeless, the abused and children. He was a thoughtful person who was respectful to all he served. The City will long remember his many contributions to our residents. We will miss his sense of humor and strong character. We send our deepest condolences to his family and friends.” Scott Hines lost his bid for re-election to Rancho Mirage City Council in 2014. The city will be flying the flags at half mast all week at both the library and city hall. Source KMIR
skills to grow their own fulfilling gardens at home,” he added. WHERE: coachellavalley. org Can You Dig It Desert
Hot Springs Community Garden (to make a tax deductible donation)WHEN: Now through April 5, 2015
WHO:Desert Hot Springs Rotary CONTACT: DHSRotaryGarden@gmail.com
Free Music in the Gardens returns to Sunnylands in March RANCHO MIRAGE, CA – Sunnylands’ annual Music in the Gardens program returns March 1 with Joey Latimer and Don Reed entertaining guests from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sunnylands Gardens Performance Circle. The duo is known for performing a wide range of musical styles spanning folk and blues to country and indie rock. Latimer and Reed are the first of five musical acts that will perform free of charge every Sunday in March from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sunnylands Center & Garden, 37977 Bob Hope Drive in Rancho Mirage. The family-friendly performances feature a different musical style each week. The performance schedule includes: March 8 – Idyllwild Arts Songwriting Class of 2014-15: Comprised of students ranging in age from 15 to 17, the group regularly performs in the Idyllwild area and has a repertoire of more than 15 songs. March 15 – Mutts of the Planet: San Diego vocalist Robin Adler and husband Dave Blackburn, an instrumentalist and music producer, have teamed up to produce a tribute show to one of their favorite artists, singer/songwriter Joni Mitchell. Their band, Mutts of the Planet, is named after a line in a Joni Mitchell song. March 22 – Charged Particles: Three virtuoso jazz musicians – Murray Low on February 25, 2015 keyboard, Aaron Germain on bass and drummer Jon Krosnick – offer an electrifying blend of Latin jazz, classical music, funk and more. The trio plays original compositions, along with their own renditions of songs by jazz greats such as Cole Porter and Duke Ellington. March 29 – The Lentones: This act brings together three well-regarded musicians with long careers in the music industry. The trio is the brainchild of Lenny Hansel, known for a unique style that bridges the gap between country, swing, and the blues. Gilbret Hansen,
a world renowned electric bass guitarist, has toured with the likes of The Pointer Sisters, while percussionist Roger Reader has worked with such legends as Glenn Frey, Dan Fogelberg and others. While visitors can listen to music and buy refreshments at the Sunnylands Café, guests also are welcome to bring lawn chairs and picnics to these events, but we ask that you go online to read our picnic rules at www.sunnylands.org/ page/209/planning-your-visit
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AFTERTHOUGHTS ON THE OSCARS Continued from Page 1 as the show progressed the humor and excitement, like the weather outside, seemed somewhat dampened. Where, we wondered, were all those really funny scripted lines of past shows, which prompted my husband to quip: “Okay, maybe they left out the blacks, but where are the Jews?” Perhaps the funniest bit of the evening paired John Travolta with Idina Menzel. They reminisced about his boo- boo from last year when he called her ‘Adele Dazeem:’ And speaking of humor, the bit where the host Harris came out only in his ‘tightly whites was more cringe inducing than laugh producing. Another disappointment, to me at least, was the choice for Best Documentary. “Citizenfour” took home the prize, but “Virunga,’ was far more deserving if you love the earth and want to preserve the creatures that dwell on this planet. The population of the mountain gorilla has dwindled to a mere 880 due to poaching and greed. Producer Leonardo DiCaprio along with Jane Goodall are to be commended for their efforts to bring this tragic situation to our attention. Swift action must be taken to protect these magnificent beasts before they are wiped off the face of the earth. One of the highlights of the evening was hearing Lady Gaga sing songs from the movie musical “The Sound of Music,” which won for Best Picture 50 years ago. This was followed by the appearance of Julie Andrews, still radiant and beautiful. Andrews, like the rest of us, appreciated the beautiful vocal tribute. Fortunately, music was a big part of the evening. “Glory,” from “Selma,” with music and lyrics by John Stevens and Lonnie Lynn (a.k.a. John Legend and Common) took home the gold for their original song. Tim McGraw’s vocals on the song “I’m Not Gonna Miss You” by Glen Campbell and Julian Raymond from the movie “Glen Campbell...I’ll Be Me” was also moving and beautiful. It made us aware of the tragedy caused by Alzheimer’s Disease as does the film “Still Alice.” The Oscar for Best Musical Score went to Alexandre Desplat for “The Grand Budapest Hotel.” Desplat was in competition with himself in this category, being also nominated for his score for “The Imitation Game.” Another plus for the viewer was hearing stars pay tribute to their families. Best Actor, Eddie Redmayne (“The Theory of Everything”), was not only thrilled over winning his Oscar, he was exuberant about his recent marriage as was newlywed Benedict Cumberbatch, who was nominated for his stellar performance as Alan Turing in the brilliant film “The Imitation Game.” J.K. Simmons won his Oscar for his supporting role as the terrifying teacher in “Whiplash.” In his gracious acceptance speech, www.desertstarweekly.com he paid tribute to his wife, his exceptional children and his parents, urging us all to “pick up the phone and call your parents.” Good advice for all of us— call while you still can. Writer Graham Moore, who won the award for his adapted screenplay for “The Imitation Game”, gave another moving speech. Like the heroic Alan Turing, Moore also felt very different and alone as an adolescent. He revealed that things were so dark; he considered suicide as a teenager. Oscar Host Neil Patrick Harris. Photo courtesy of deadline.com In his speech he urged all of those out there who consider themselves weird, to hang on and hang in because one day they too could be standing in the spotlight for who they are. Also moving was the final tribute to all who died in the past year. The list was far too long and included such as notables as Robin Williams, Lauren Bacall, Louis Jordan, Eli Wallach, Ruby Dee, and so many others in the film industry from writers and directors to ‘Birdman’ Wins The Academy Award For Best Picture. Photo courtesy of Grantland.com producers and stars. One name brought tears to my eyes since I had the pleasure of interviewing him for a national Catholic newspaper. “Twin Circle.” That man was Los Angeles Times film critic, Charles Champlin. He wrote beautifully about film and even invited me to take a course he taught in the art of being a film critic. He is a part of my life every time I sit down to write a film review. He and all the others who left us this past year will be missed. Also missing from the tribute was the bold, brash and funny Joan Rivers. She wasn’t a movie star, but she was ever present on the Oscars red carpet. Disney was the big winner in the animation department, receiving an Oscar for their fulllength animated feature, “Big Hero 6.” Disney also won an Oscar for their animated short Lady Gaga honors Julie Andrews entitled “Feast.”
PALM SPRINGS Free Family Law and Civil Legal Services Palm Springs Public Library 300 S. Sunrise Way 760-322READ. This event occurs monthly, on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month 2015 Free Downtown Concert Series on Saturday, Now - Mar. 14 at 401 E. Amado Road. For more information, call 888-999-1995 or go to sparesortcasino.com/ nightlife.html. Seniors on Stage on Thursdays from 2:30-4 p.m. at 480 South Sunrise Way. For more information, call 760-323-5689 or go to mizellseniorcenter.org. Desert Art Festival on Saturday, Mar. 7-8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive. For more information, call 818-813-4478 or go to westcoastartists.com. Dance-A-Thon for Charity on Friday, Feb 27 at 1700 East Tahquitz Suite 206. More information, go to DanceWithMissyLindsay. com or call 760-413-6931. Vintage Market from Sunday, Now - May 30 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 450 N. Indian Canyon. For info, palmspringsopenairmarket. com. Kal David Unplugged on Thursdays at 8 p.m. at 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive. For info, 760-322-4422 or purpleroompalmsprings. com. New Exhibition: Section 14on Thursday, Now-Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 901 East Tahquitz Canyon Road. For info, call 760-7781079 or accmuseum.org. On The Air2! On Thusday, March 12, 2015 Camelot Theatres, 222. dezartperforms.org or (760) 322-0179. Kal David Unplugged on Thursdays at 8 p.m. at 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive. For info, call 760-322-4422 or purpleroompalmsprings. com. Contemporary Artist Ai Weiwei’son Thursday, NowMay 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 101 Museum Drive. For info, call 760-322-4800 or go to psmuseum.org. Comedy Night Palm Springs Purple Room more info. http://comedynightfeb.bpt.me or 800-838-3006 or www.purpleroompalm springs.com or 760-3224422
Race to Be Ready Earthquake Preparedness March 29 8am-3pm Rancho Mirage Library www.racetobeready.com LtoR. J.K. Simmons, Patricia Arquette, Julianne Moore and Eddie Redmayne. Photo courtesy of www.hitfix.com Continued on page 18
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Soul ruler, is in Aries, more inner spiritual intelligence is revealed. What social networks are you Wherever you are Venus will find presently on? What’s social in you. your life? There’s such a push for you to be part of or create CANCER a group, to lead, instruct and interact with various groups You have many gifts and around town that you may resources hidden away. You will need a calming homeopathic begin sharing and then blending like Aconite Napellis to help your abilities with others. This anchor your energy. Groups creates new resources, new and community endeavors could ideas and techniques which later be electrifying, overwhelming, help transform humanity. The fact exciting, technological and that others like and respond to so deeply into the future that you, sharing their secrets comes grounding is definitely needed. as a surprise. Then it gradually Keep at them. becomes a comfort. And then an intimacy.
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FEBRUARY 25 - MARCH 4, 2015 ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST BY RISA D’ANGELES Small things may disturb you along with a temporary sensitivity to sounds. This means you need more B vitamins. Sources are oats, barley, wheat bran, avocado, salmon (wild caught), Brazil nuts (and other nuts). Organic, non-gmo, gluten free. interaction occurring. You may be thinking ceaselessly about your hopes, needs and wants. You’ll wonder why you can’t stop. Somehow through all the talk and constant thoughts reality steps in. You begin to understand more and more about yourself, your choices, your wound, your brilliance. And then you fall LIBRA asleep, exhausted at all the selfIt’s good to recite a mantram uncovering. And forget. morning and nighttime. It creates a gentle loving, healing rhythm in CAPRICORN our lives and a light-filled vitality. Here’s a heart mantram (rhythmic You wonder if you should follow a prayer) for you. “At the center of dream or become more practical. all love I stand. From that center Following dreams actually is I the Soul will outward move. practical. So the question is what From that center I the one who do you dream about and how do serves will work. May the love of you envision yourself in these my Divine Self be shed abroad, extremely transitional times? in my heart, through my groups, It’s important to place yourself and throughout the world.” within the context of the world changes occurring. You’re an SCORPIO extraordinary server. If you place your dreams within the context of Wherever you are, wherever is serving humanity, your dreams home, create intentions of beauty, come true. calmness, love and healing. Create a reflective contemplative AQUARIUS space with the music and the sound of bells. Make your home This is a defining time historically into a temple welcoming travelers for all Aquarians. We’re beginning (such as yourself) into a restful to enter a new state of being, one peace that soothes and nurtures. influenced by the sign Aquarius Make foods that purify, cleanse which brings forth the new and penetrate deep into your culture and civilization under new body’s cells. Call yourself home. laws and principles. It would be Study Ayurveda. good if you understood these laws and principles and began to SAGITTARIUS work with them in all endeavors. This will insure your success and Scorpio’s words are also for you. it will call forth your gifts from that However you have a bit more new future and needed now.
PISCES Something new is beginning for the fishes tied together with a golden cord, linking the personality and the Soul. You want to be free of anything old and previous, you want to swim in new waters with new schools of other golden fish. You’re very intuitive now, sensing things coming, you seek artists like yourself. They seek you, too. But shyness still prevails. It’s time for new shoes again. Red slippers perhaps. Risa D’Angeles is the founder and director of the Esoteric & Astrological Studies Research Institute: nightlifenews.com or, on Facebook, Risa’s Esoteric Astrology. She can be reached at risagoodwill@gmail.com.
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Venus, the planet that helps you build your personality (body, emotions, lower mind) is in Aries (a new self identity). Eventually you will need to be out and about with groups, working in the world, directing, teaching and tending to outer realities with humanity all around. You are now in a state of retreat, moving deeply inward, almost unavailable. This is a natural rhythm.
LEO It’s time for new adventures in relationships, partnerships and perhaps, for some Leos, marriage. If already married or committed search for ways to bring new vitality and excitement to the relationship, shedding non-working interactions, habits and expectations, some of which now wound. Have the intention to express deeper feelings, have more devoted and dedicated loving. It’s always about intention - the golden key.
GEMINI Are you sharing with others what you’re learning? Are people interested and listening? Your thinking is gradually changing, encompassing a greater range of ideas, becoming more consciously inclusive. These are preparations for becoming a world server. As Venus, your
VIRGO You continue to organize and order externally. Internally, a new consciousness begins, affecting your relationships, creating new communication and ideas, new obligations and responsibilities.
One-third of America on the Brink of Financial Disaster “People don’t have enough money for unplanned expenses, and if they have more credit card debt than emergency savings, it’s a double whammy,” McBride said. “In the event of unplanned expenses, their options are limited.” Despite the discouraging numbers, more Americans are better off this year than in 2014, the Bankrate survey found. About 58 percent said they have more emergency savings than credit card debt, compared with 51 percent last year. With effects of the Great Recession still lingering for many, and with decades of stagnant wage growth in several key work sectors, Bankrate’s McBride said that putting a priority on saving has not been “a high enough priority for American households.” “It’s difficult for people to
Thirty-seven percent of Americans have credit card debt that equals or is greater than their emergency savings, according to a new survey, leaving them “teetering on the edge of financial disaster.” A poll of more than 1,000 adults in the United States by Bankrate.com found that about 24 percent of Americans have more credit card debt than emergency savings, while another 13 percent have neither credit card debt
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nor emergency savings. “Not only do most of them not have enough savings, they’ve all used up some portion of their available credit — they are running out of options,” said Greg McBride, Bankrate.com’s chief financial analyst. The 30 to 49 age group are in the most peril, with 32 percent of respondents reporting that they have credit card debt higher than their emergency savings. Twenty-five percent of those aged between 50 to 64 said the
same, as did 21 percent in the 18 to 29 age bracket and 14 percent of those 65 and up. As a 2014 survey by American Express reported, emergencies are more frequent than many would like to think. Half of Americans who responded to the survey had to deal with a fairly major unforeseen or emergency expense in the past year. Forty-four percent said the expense was health related, while 46 percent said it was for a car repair. February 25, 2015
really move the needle on savings when their income hasn’t grown,” he said. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York, meanwhile, reported last week that the quantity of student loans in the US overdue by 90 days or more has risen to 11.3 percent, its highest point in a year. In 2013, Americans ages 25 or younger held nearly $150 billion in student loan debt, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found, while those between the ages of 25 and 49 carried about $700 billion in student debt. Those between the ages of 65 and 74 had around $150 billion in student debt. Overall, debts in the US went up in the fourth quarter of 2014 – rising $117 billion from October through December to a total of $11.8 trillion, the New York Fed reported.
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Modernism Moves Into The Limelight
Party Like It’s 1961! Modernism Week’s fashion show shows off 1961 in style at the Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center, Edward Harris Pavilion in Palm Springs. Photo by Timmy Woods By Pam Price Modernism Week has created magical moments since it debuted in 2004. This year, it’s 10th annual event made headlines daily. That proven to be true at their “ Party Like It’s 1961!” themed event held at the Palm Springs Art Museum Architecture and Design Center’s Edward Harris Pavilion ( A + D, for short) on Saturday night, Feb. 12th it was obvious why this stylish event attracted over 200 guests who celebrated 1961 seriously! “If there was a popularity contest for the best party, this one would be my choice,” said Timmy Woods, who spends her time between Los Angeles and Palm Springs. The Center’s sidewalk surrounded by the icons of Modernism memorialized on the Walk of Stars such as Donald Wexler, Hugh Kaptur, Albert Frey and the photographer who captured so much of this architectural drama in blackand-white photographs, Julius Shulman echoed the party’s iconic theme. The National Trust for Historic Preservation designated Palm Springs on its 2006 list of America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations. Apropos that this retro event was a showcase of fashionable mid century reminders from Audrey Hepburn inspired hostesses attired in sheath style little dark dresses accented with long black gloves and rhinestone earrings reminiscent of the film, Breakfast at Tiffany’s. A mesmerizing fashion show choreographed by Deja Vu Vintage Finery’s William Miller and Matt Burkholtz of Route 66 with musical hits from 1961 topped it off, from a sharp start to a sleek finish. Seen on the runway was a stunning Mr. Blackwell dress along with a Jackie Kennedy inspired outfit that defined fashion during 1961. “With hemlines coming up in the 1960s and crinolines vanishing a new era in fashion was launched,” noted Mr. Miller, narrating this nostalgic homage to fashion in 1961. The Gand Band make it all happen with 1960’s music, that began
Photo by Timmy Woods with the twist, a real challenge to the pencil-thin dresses of this era. Seen mingling with friends, dressed in black was Trini Lopez, known for hit songs such as “Lemon Tree” and his own version of “La Bamba,” popular in the 1960s. He has a Golden Star on the Walk of Stars, in Palm Springs dedicated in 1993. Tickets to the event sold for $150 each benefited the Architecture and Design Council and the A + D Center. Thanks to presenting sponsors IKEA, Modern Way and Modern Home, the Martini Lounge offered comfortable mid century modernism seating attracting a diverse crowd, including a stunning white poodle sporting a rhinestone collar that was agreeably poised for photographers. Pamela Price donated her diary from 1961 to the National Museum of American History at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.
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Geoffrey Cowan and Norman Lear Photo by Pat Krause By Pamela Price If you remember Archie Bunker the character that made us laugh in the CBS television series, All in the Family broadcast from 1971 to 1979, you will recognize the name, Norman Lear. The New York Times referred to Lear as “ a oneman Golden Age of Television sitcom savant.” This intrepid award-winning television writer and producer, a living legend at 92-years old made famous sitcoms such as “Maude,” “The Jeffersons” , “Sanford and www.desertstarweekly.com Son” and “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman” during his legendary career. Tackling controversial issues from bigotry to sexism through Archie Bunker, the lead character in the television series “ All in the Family” made him a household name. Archie Bunker, portrayed by Carroll O’Connor had priceless moments his observations and opinions offended everyone, yet we all laughed. One of Archie Bunker’s opinions was classic, such as “jails are a detergent to crime.” .
Norman Lear Photo by Pat Krause These malapropos (the incorrect words in place of a word with a similar sound) made fans laugh, and there more than 120 million views each week to confirm that. There was not one empty seat the day Norman Lear spoke at the Rancho Mirage Public Library. Arriving late, I was told, “standing room only,” and I did for a full hour. The Sunnylands Speakers Series brought Mr. Lear to the Rancho Mirage Public Library on Feb. 20, where he February 25, 2015 discussed his book, Even This I Get To Experience, a memoir of his life and times. Seated with Geoffrey Cowan, President of the Annenberg Foundation the conversation was candid and informative covering the back story on Lear’s life, including his WorldWar II service as an operator/Gunner in the US Army Air Force where he flew 52 combat missions. That led to a story about Frank Sinatra and Phil Silvers sharing the stage during a USO performance among other revealing situations that lead to Lear’s long career in the entertainment industry. The A book signing followed the lecture with many guests recalling this historical and in some cases, hysterically funny era in American television entertainment, a time recalled warmly in Mr. Lear’s memoir published by The Penguin Press. The Sunnyland Speakers Series presents lectures that are open to the public and free of charge.
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Conor Mcpherson’s “The Night Alive” By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic It’s been said that the Irish are great storytellers and spinners of mystical tales and yarns. And this is very true. It’s also been said that the Irishman’s vice comes bottled and is readily available at every pub in the Emerald Isle, which also may be true depending on who is doing the talking. Their literary history is rich with the boldness of Joyce, the realism of Millington-Syngh, the biting comedy of Shaw, the poetry of Yeats, the daring of Wilde, the absurdist movement of Beckett, the comedy-whimsy of O’Casey, and the blood and gore style of McDonagh and I’m sure I have offended many by omitting their favorites. Irish playwright Conor McPherson’s latest play “The Night Alive”, is having its West Coast Premiere at The Geffen Playhouse, directed by Randall Arney. McPherson is famed for infusing elements of the supernatural and its subject matter into his plays. In his awardwinning 2008 play “The Seafarer”, a poker game becomes the allegorical battleground of a Faustian bargain between the protagonist and the devilishly clever antagonist. McPherson’s “The Night Alive”, is a tale of what happens when the “biblical good Samaritan” (Tommy) takes on the seamier side of Dublin’s night people. In short, the play is set in a rundown Edwardian house in Dublin, where 50-ish Tommy (Paul Vincent O’Conner) is renting a room from his Uncle Maurice (Denis Arandt) who lives upstairs. Tommy’s buddy Doc (Dan Donohue) a slightly dimwitted younger man also sleeps in the room and helps Tommy doing odd jobs and hauling things around Dublin in Tommy’s old van. None of the men are in any kind of relationship, and they all just sit around, living from day to day, discussing their
Dan Donohue, Denis Arndt and Paul Vincent O’Connor in The Night Alive. Photo by Michael Lamont.
dreams amid the squalor and mess that bachelors put up with. One night Tommy rescues a young prostitute Aimee (Fiona O’Shaughnessy) from a beating
Fiona O’Shaughnessy, Dan Donohue and Paul Vincent O’Connor in The Night Alive. Photo by Michael Lamont.
on the street. He brings her home to get her cleaned up and she ends up staying. Beware the aphorism ‘No good deed goes unrewarded’. A tentative friendship develops between Tommy and Aimee, as well as with the other men over several weeks. Trouble wanders into the house one day in the form of Kenneth (Peter O’Meara), Aimee’s ex-boyfriend/ pimp when he comes looking for her. It’s hard to root for anyone in this house of losers. McPherson’s character-study of the unlucky and the marginalized tries hard to win our sympathy and understanding but instead of engaging me in the hoped for transformative moments concerning the characters and their plight, unfortunately, ennui won the day. Having said that, however, it’s not the fault of the talented actors caught in McPherson’s net of allegory. However, it does make the
audience listen more carefully when the idiomatic Irish brogue of Dublin is spoken on stage. But, alas… O ’ C o n n e r, D o n o h u e , O’Shaughnessy, Arndt, and O’Meara make a wonderful ensemble unit with each having their moment to shine as individuals. The creative team led by director Arney once again lets the talented Set Designer Takeshi Kata provide the messiest and seediest of a one set production. Costumes designed by David Kay Mickelsen are spot-on grungy and appropriate. Lighting Designer Daniel Ionazzi sets the mood with shadowy light and effective night scenes. As my theatre companion mentioned as we left the theatre, “It’s an Irish David Mamet play; including all the f-bombs.” Indeed it is. “The Night Alive” performs at the Geffen Playhouse and runs through March 15, 2015.
Making Your Yard Wildlife Friendly By Desert Star Staff Being a good neighbor means more than being friendly to the humans across the street, it also means being friendly to the animals in your yard. Making your yard a safe place for local wildlife should be a top lawn care priority. With that in mind, here are some tips for creating a healthy habitat for local critters. Be a Valuable Rest Stop: Stock your garden with small native species of trees, shrubs and flowers to give wildlife needed nourishment, as well as cover from predators. A source of water can also be a great resource for visiting fauna. Whether it’s a pond or a bird bath, be sure this zone is well-maintained so you don’t inadvertently create a haven for unwanted species. In the warmer months when mosquitoes are most active, you should change the bird bath water even more often. Promote Safety: A bird feeder in your backyard, full of water and seeds, will be the perfect invitation for beautiful migrating and local birds to stop by. Just be sure your property is safe for birds. Unfortunately, birds don’t see clear glass. As a result, millions of birds die every year by striking glass. Don’t let your sliding glass doors or other windows become a death trap for birds. To protect birds, apply special decals that reflect ultraviolet sunlight. For example, those from WindowAlert have the appearance of frosted glass, but glow like a stoplight for birds, so you don’t have to compromise your own view out your window. The brand also makes a high-tech liquid called WindowAlert UV Liquid, which
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should be applied between decals. “Wildlife can beautify your garden and be a sign that your yard is healthy” says February 25, 2015
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Now on Screen McFarland USA Lately many films have dealt with the lives of actual individuals. In fact, half of the Oscar nominated films for 2014 were based on the lives of real, not fictional, people, films like “American Sniper,” “The Theory of Everything,” “Foxcatcher” and “The Imitation Game.” Now, at the start of 2015, Disney gives us the uplifting true story of coach Jim White (Kevin Costner) and his team of unlikely runners from a small high school in McFarland, a town in the San Joaquin Valley not far from Bakersfield. Disney’s “McFarland USA” begins with a pep talk by Coach White that goes really wrong. As a result, he’s fired. Then cut to White and his family on their way to his new job in McFarland where he will be working once again as a football coach. He and his family are not happy with the move, but as time goes by Costner notices that his athletes, while not the greatest football players he has ever worked with, are actually excellent runners. Often he watches some of his players as they run to work in the fields before school starts. Amazed by their speed as he drives along side them, he decides to create a team of longdistance runners, confident that his students have what in takes to win in statewide competitions. The film, inspired by a true 1987 team coached by Jim White in McFarland, Calif, is a feel-good movie in the best sense. During the film, the coach and his students turn their lives around, moving from losers to eventual winners. White’s family also undergoes a personal transformation as they get to know the people in their new community. Things don’t come easy for the kids or for Costner. He not only has to convince the principal to let him start a team. He has to learn how to coach a sport; he knows nothing about. He also has to convince the parents of his runners that their sons’ lives will change dramatically if they are allowed to run and take an active part in getting an education. Being successful in sports could lead to scholarships and a better life.
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William Broyles, Jr. wrote the screenplay with input from several other co-writers and has captured the sense of hard work and camaraderie that went into forming an outstanding team of runners. White, affectionately nicknamed Blanco by his boys, eventually turns a rag-tag group of runners into state champions over and over again. Under the direction of Niki Caro, the story moves at a fast pace, just like Coach White’s team does. And you don’t have to be a sports enthusiast to get caught up in this story about hardwork, community cooperation and long-distance running. I personally found myself rooting for Blanco’s team of unlikely runners who eventually become state champions over and over again. “McFarland USA” is uplifting and exciting, and best of all; you leave the theater feeling great. At least, I know I did. Rated PG for thematic material, some violence and language.
DHS Black History Month: ‘A Better Day For Blues! By Desert Star Staff Blues legend, Roy Gaines daughter brings blues to Desert Hot Springs 2nd Annual Black History Month to share keeping ‘BLUES’ alive. Plus to celebrate the lives of the world’s greatest entertainers who have bridged the way for the new generation of Blues artists such as Shemekia Copeland, Ric Hall, Kenny Wayne Sheppard, Jonny Lang, Sunny Bland, Eric Gales, Gary Clark Jr, Quinn Sullivan, Ana Popovic, Wanda King, Samantha Fish, Carlise Guy, Carolyn Gaines, Claudette King, and Shirley King. The classic female and male entertainer from the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, and 1960s widening the early form of blues music is legendary Kings and Queens of the Blues Leadbelly, Buddy Guy, Bessie Smith, B.B. King, Etta James, Bonnie Raitt, Grady Gaines, and Roy Gaines. The Blues made quite an impression at the First Community Baptist Church. DHS celebrated blues with joy, claps, smiles, and laughter, eager to sharpen their minds to learn about blues history. Carolyn taught DHS blues by way of blues exhibits, and cartoons of Leadbelly, B.B. King, Bessie Smith, B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt, Grady Gaines, Buddy Guy, and Roy Gaines. The blues event kicked off with Mickey Brown opening and chatting with blues guitarist icon Rocco Patrick, who sung two www.desertstarweekly.com lovely blues songs. 12th Grader Jawanza Mosi Martindale sung a wonderful rap song. The Young Fly Billionaires sung blues melodies of Etta James, Leadbelly, Buddy Guy, and Roy Gaines. Wow! Prince told us in the 1900’s Blues was not called blues. It was called American Folk Music. Prince shared a message from Carolyn W. Gaines’ father Roy Gaines, who said, ‘’ If you play blues, you will never go hungry.” Prince talked about legendary Buddy Guy said,” Blues is around us in our trees and our neighborhoods.” Lady Princess talked about iconic Etta James said,” At Last, love has come and gone! Lena Saucedo spoke about Grammy winner Bonnie Raitt, who is an American blues singer. Carolyn shared about B.B. King’s and sang the melody of ‘The Thrill Is Gone’, and She talked about her uncle Grady Gaines, who was Little Richard’s, Sam Cooke, and James Brown saxophone players. A blues fan Mindy asked Carolyn W. Gaines to sing Billie Holiday’s song called’ God Bless The Child’ written by Billie Holiday and Arthur Herzog Jr. the song was honored with the Grammy Hall of Fame, and Roy Gaines is still Billie Holiday’s last living guitar player today. Ms. Shaw and the children delivered opening prayer. Carolyn sung the incredible Buddy Guy’s song a melody called ‘Guess What’ with the Young Fly Billionaires. Adon Icon produced a pop-blues version of ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’ written and recorded by Bill Withers and sung by Carolyn W. Gaines. There were eight reasons. Why ‘A Better Day For Blues’ because ‘Young Fly Billionaires’ and Carolyn W. Gaines all portrayed blues legend’s stories about Leadbelly, Buddy Guy, Bessie Smith, B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt, Grady Gaines, and Roy Gaines. Carolyn W. Gaines informed us, that ‘She never had seen her father to get up early mornings for a job. If her father was getting up at sunrise to meet his band at LAX only to tour around the world.’’ The Blues Schools teacher taught us that her book titled Blues...Why Blues & Latin Music, and Buddy Guy’s book called’ When I Left Home’ are both in Barnes & Nobles plus on Amazon.com Closing the show: Carolyn sung Buddy Guy’s Grammy song ‘Feels Like Rain’ with a lot of blues, deep, felt, emotions. Just three weeks ago at the Staples Center Buddy Guy received his ‘Life Time Achievement Grammy’ for his hard work to keep blues alive for the world. We Love You Buddy Guy! Council Member Jan Pye said,’’ Don’t let this be the last ‘Black History Month’ blues project Carolyn for DHS.” Mayor Adam Sanchez said,” This ‘Blues Black History Month’ event today is going to be a big Blues Festival next year.” Finally, the closing treat was a song called ‘Cash Out’ sung by the Young Fly Billionaires. We say , thank you to our Supporters: First Community Baptist Church, First Lady Patricia & Pastor Dr. McMicheaux, Blues Schools Program, U Can Only Imagine, Futurenomic Resources, Unlimited creation, Inc., Jazz Foundation, James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center, DHS-Boys & Girls Club, Carol’s Hair & Beauty Supply, K-Mart, DHS Outlet, UPS Store, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Desert Star Weekly. Black History Month 2015 ‘A Better Day For Blues was created and produced by Carolyn W. Gaines. Blues are forever!
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New releases from toptier artists James McMurtry, Blackberry Smoke, as well as an essential tribute to ‘70s soul singer Betty Davis and an inspired tribute to English tunesmith Elvis Costello are worth discovering. Artist: James McMurtry Title: Complicated Game (INGrooves/Fontana) You might like if you enjoy: Warren Zevon, Leonard Cohen, John Mellencamp Tell me more: Modern-day songwriting rarely is as powerful as that featured on “Complicated Game,” the latest album from James McMurtry and one that marks the Austin-based artist’s first new studio album in six years. In addition to creating songs built around involving stories (“Copper Canteen,” “You Got To Me,” “Long Island Sound”) elsewhere the talented singer-songwriter tackles love (“She Loves Me”), restlessness (“Ain’t Got a Place”) and broken dreams (“South Dakota”) with an artful candor that draws comparisons with greats such as
Famed Singer-Songwriters and Bands Showcased Bob Dylan, Bruce Cockburn and Warren Zevon. Whether blending his rootsy Americana sonic stew with backdoor rap (“How’m I Gonna Find You Now”) or Delta blues (“Forgotten Coast”), McMurtry’s “Complicated Game” marks another step forward for the acclaimed Texas songwriter. Information: JamesMcMurtry. com. in One Hand”) with authentic country and bluegrass leanings (“Too High,” “Randolph County Farewell”) and CSNY-styled classic rock (“Woman in the Moon,” “No Way Back to Eden”), Blackberry Smoke ultimately defies easy categorization and blazes a sonorous trail of its own. Information: rounder.com. Artist: Mahalia Barnes & The Soul Mates featuring Joe Bonamassa Title: Ooh Yea! The Betty Davis Songbook (J&R Adventures) You might like if you enjoy: Betty Davis’ early 70s records, Tina Turner, Betty LaVette Tell me more: The legacy of high-octane ‘70s soul singer Betty Davis is in great hands thanks to the incredible justreleased tribute “Ooh Yea! The Betty David Songbook” featuring Australian singer Mahalia Barnes and her band The Soul Mates. Joined by guitar virtuoso Joe Bonamassa for the special project, the collection is pure joy. Artist: Blackberry Smoke Title: Holding All The Roses (Rounder Records) You might like if you enjoy: AC/DC, Zac Brown Band, Jason & The Scorchers Tell me more: At first listen, Blackberry Smoke’s fourth studio disc “Holding All The Roses” plays like a thrilling cross between AC/ DC and the Zac Brown Brown. Categorizing the Atlanta-based quintet’s sound on the Brendan O’Brien-produced album as strictly hard rock or alt country misses the mark. Blending hard riff rock (“Let Me Help You (Find the Door),” “Fire in the Hole”) and straightforward rockers (“Rock and Roll Again,” “Wish From scorching soul rock (“If I’m In Luck I Might Get Picked Up”) and uptempo funk (“He Was a Big Freak,” “Your Mama Wants You Back”) to soulful ballads (“In The Meantime” featuring an incredible Bonamassa guitar solo), Barnes’ potent soprano is showcased in its full glory while honoring the groundbreaking Davis (who retired from music making in 1979). And as hard as it is to imagine, the album was recorded in only three days with Barnes singing her vocal tracks live. Information: Facebook.com/ JRAdventures. English singer-songwriter born Declan MacManus, the collection spans three audio discs and includes 50 amazing songs covering a variety of styles. The collection is justifiably heavy on Costello’s early New Waveminded material (including The Rubinoos’ fiery take of “Pump It Up,” power-pop rocker Matthew Sweet’s introspective pianoanchored version of “Alison” and Walter Clevenger’s savage “Uncomplicated”), but also includes gems he co-wrote with Paul McCartney (David Myhr’s melody-drenched version of “Veronica” and a baroque popArtists: Rob Smith, styled “So Like Candy” from Matthew Sweet, Popdudes, Paul Myers) and Burt Bacharach Walter Clevenger, (the masterwork “God Give Me honey chain, more Strength” lovingly interpreted by Title: Beyond Belief: A Mike Viola). Kudos to executive Tribute to Elvis Costello producers Olivia Frain and (SpyderPop Records) John M. Borack for putting it You might like if you enjoy: all together; 100 percent of Elvis Costello, Barry proceeds from sales of “Beyond Holdship, sparkle*jets u.k. Belief” go to the Mr. Holland’s Tell me more: The aptly-titled Opus Foundation to keep music “Beyond Belief: A Tribute to Elvis alive in schools. Information: Costello” is just that. A wide- spyderpoprecords.com. ranging tribute to the legendary
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By Desert Star Staff MORONGO CASINO, RESORT & SPA – Breakout country sensation Florida Georgia Line will treat fans to an intimate show at the Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa on March 28, just one month before they rock Stagecoach 2015. “Ever since Florida Georgia Line burst on to the scene, this multi-platinum duo has been ringing up chart-topping country singles,” said Morongo Executive Director of Marketing Phil Cooper. “Florida Georgia Line routinely packs 20,000-seat arenas but at Morongo, they’ll be playing our Vibe nightclub, where fans will be no more than 50 feet away from the band – all just 30 days before the FGL rocks Stagecoach.” Over the past year, Florida Georgia Line saw their debut single “Cruise” go quadruple platinum as it dominated Billboard’s Hot Country Songs
Florida Georgia Line Headed to Morongo Chart at No. 1 for 19 straight weeks, the longest stretch for any song in the past 50 years. Their aptly titled, gold-certified Republic Nashville debut “Here’s To the Good Times” topped the Billboard Country Albums Chart, and has taken home awards from The Academy of Country Music and Country Music Television. Fans have snapped up more than 2.5 million copies of FGL’s two albums and the 21 million digital tracks, which helped make them CMT Artists of the Year two years running. Their latest album “Anything Goes” yielded the Top 5 country singles “Dirt” and “Sun Daze”. Tickets for Florida Georgia Line at Vibe: The Nightclub at Morongo went on sale on Tuesday Feb. 17 through Ticketmaster and the Morongo box office. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show kicks off at 9 p.m. on March 28.
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By Heather Hollingsworth Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - A man who was released on bond in a burglary case used snacks to lure a 6-year-old girl into his motel room in the southwest Missouri tourist town of Branson and strangled her, court records say. John P. Roberts, 55, of Branson, remained jailed without bond Monday in Taney County after making his first court appearance on a first-degree murder charge in the death of Jasmine Miller. Roberts met with his public defender and was scheduled to appear in court next on March 10, online court records show. They do not identify the public defender. A probable cause statement
Man Accused of Luring Girl with Snacks, Killing her said the girl’s body was found Saturday under the bed in the Windsor Inn room where Roberts was staying alone. Police said in a news release that the discovery was made while officers were searching the area after receiving a lost child report. Taney County Prosecutor Jeffrey Merrell said the girl and her family were also living at the motel. “My understanding is that this was an extended stay motel and that this was a temporary living arrangement,� he said. The Windsor Inn is on Branson’s 76 Strip and a short walk from several attractions, including a water park and theater. Paul Dubois, 36, of Branson, whose daughter was a friend of Jasmine’s, is working to organize a candlelight vigil. Dubois, who said he is “fighting a brain tumor and cancer,� recalled the first time he saw Jasmine during a birthday party for his daughter. He said the girl approached him when he was unable to push children on park swings. “She hugged me and said it doesn’t matter the fact that I can’t do what other parents can do,� Dubois said. Police said it appears Roberts acted alone. He was released from jail earlier this month after posting $171 in bail in a Taney County burglary case. The probable cause statement in that case said Roberts told police that he needed money for food, and “would arrange to pay the money back.� Police found $23 in Roberts’ wallet and say he told them that’s what was left from what he stole. His attorney in that case, Judson Wall, didn’t immediately return a phone call from The Associated Press seeking comment. Merrell said Monday that when Roberts’ bond amount on the burglary charge was being decided during a Feb. 10 hearing, an assistant prosecuting attorney negotiated for a lower bond in hopes that the burglary victim could eventually be reimbursed. “Certainly, with the benefit of hindsight and knowing what has happened this weekend, then everyone in the world would have made an effort to keep him in jail,� the Springfield
News-Leader quoted Merrell as saying. “As a practical matter, for burglary defendants who have not been proven guilty to be released on bond - and sometimes released on their own recognizance - it is just common that people are released.� Kristan Patterson, who used to live near Roberts, told KSPRTV that she spoke to Roberts every day and knew him to be a kind man. Windsor Inn resident Tammy Meyer said her children played with Jasmine and she and her 17-year-old daughter helped search for the girl before she was found. “She was just a doll,� Meyer said. “I think I can speak for everyone here. We are in shock.� Source KMIR
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After the Oscars, Diversity Remains a Topic of Discussion By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK (AP) - What was missing from the Academy Awards turned out to be the issue that could not be ignored on the night trophies were handed out. The lack of non-white contenders for major acting awards this year became a focus on the day Oscar nominations were announced. Hollywood’s commitment to reflecting the nation’s diversity, and its sensitivity to how these issues are perceived, could not be missed on Sunday’s show - from the opening joke on. BEST AND WHITEST: Host Neil Patrick Harris put it right on the table. “Tonight, we honor Hollywood’s best and whitest excuse me, brightest,” he said. It drew a knowing laugh, and no small amount of parsing. Was Harris tweaking Hollywood for an embarrassing shortcoming? Or was he making fun of the people who have raised it as an issue of concern? Obviously, the Oscars are an entertainment program and hosts are expected to make jokes, said Eric Haywood, a writer on Fox’s hit drama “Empire.” Yet jokes can also make people feel that their concerns are not being taken seriously, he said. “As it stands, the joke is likely to be reduced to a meme, which the Academy is in no way obligated to address and can easily dismiss,” said Robert Jones, a Brooklyn writer and creator of the social justice blog, Son of Baldwin. “It is, after all, just a joke, right?” “SELMA” STAR: Another knowing line from Harris came when he praised actor David Oyelowo, who played Martin Luther King Jr. in the movie “Selma” but was passed over for an acting nomination. Harris asked Oyelowo to stand and the audience applauded. “Oh, sure,” Harris said. “Now you like him.” Oyelowo was arguably involved in the emotional high point of the show. The movie’s anthem, “Glory,” by Common and John Legend, won the Oscar for best song shortly after the two musicians performed it. A camera cut to Oyelowo as the song was being sung and his face was stained with tears. BOYCOTT: Haywood saw references to Oscar moments on Twitter Sunday night but had no personal knowledge of them. He wasn’t watching. Being in the entertainment business, he usually tunes in. This year, he participated in a boycott of the Oscars ceremony by some black viewers that was organized through the Twitter hashtag #OscarsSoWhite. That hashtag appears to have been started by a friend of Haywood’s, Washington lawyer April Reign, according to Twitter, and was the gathering place for a steady stream of commentary on Hollywood’s lack of diversity. There have been some 140,000 mentions of the hashtag since the day nominations were announced, according to Topsy. The number of mentions peaked that day and the hashtag became popular again Sunday night. The Sunday night audience of 36.6 million people was down 16 percent from the 43.7 million viewers who watched in 2014, the Nielsen company said. Nielsen had no immediate breakdown of Oscar viewership by ethnicity. Haywood said he was glad the issue was brought to the fore. “Change comes very slowly,” he said. “I don’t expect any sort of radical change to the status quo from one year to the next. My hopes are not too high for anything to happen too quickly. By the same token, it doesn’t hurt for people to raise their voices.” N O N - N O M I N AT E D MINORITIES: To some viewers, the Academy Awards made it a specific point to emphasize diversity during the show, from Harris noting Oyelowo in the audience to making Oprah Winfrey a joke target. Nowhere was the effort more evident than in the awards presenters, who included Terrence Howard, Kerry Washington, Viola Davis, Winfrey, Oyelowo, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Idris Elba, Kevin Hart, Eddie Murphy, Lupita Nyong’o, Zoe Saldana and Octavia Spencer. ARQUETTE BACKLASH: Meryl Streep stood and cheered when Patricia Arquette, in her acceptance speech for best supporting actress award, made a ringing declaration in favor of equal rights and pay for women. Her elaboration backstage, however, struck some who heard about it as pitting groups against each other. “It’s time for all the women in America and all the men that love women, and all the gay people, and all the people of color that we’ve fought for to fight for us now,” Arquette said backstage, leading some critics to wonder if her call for wage equality was for white women only.
(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP). Common, left, and John Legend pose in the press room with the award for best original song in a feature film for “Glory” from “Selma” at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. LOCK BOX: Harris’ assignment of actress Octavia Spencer to watch the “lock box” of his Oscars prediction struck some people online as demeaning: Even as a joke, assigning a black woman to the task, supervised by two white actors, may have been tone deaf. A spokeswoman for Spencer did not immediately return a request for comment on Monday. PENN AND INARRITU: The line, coming from one of Hollywood’s most prominent liberals, seemed shocking. “Who gave this son of a bitch his green card,” actor Sean Penn said, announcing the win for “Birdman” as best picture, directed by Mexicanborn Alejandro Inarritu. A slur? No, Inarritu said backstage that he and Penn are friends and the reference to the document that confers residency status to immigrants was an example of the rough sense of humor they share. “I found it hilarious,” he said. All’s good, said Penn’s publicist, Mara Buxbaum, on Monday. “As Inarritu said, they are indeed great friends,” she said. “Sean Penn is currently in Haiti with President Clinton. He is not available for an interview.” Lynn Elber and Sandra Cohen in Los Angeles contributed to this report. Source KMIR
(Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP). Patricia Arquette accepts the award for best actress in a supporting role for “Boyhood” at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
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Desert Star Weekly Legals PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE GOLDMAN 500 S. GRENFALL RD. #11 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264.Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL:Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious names) 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: JONATHAN SYD GOLDMAN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 26, 2015. Larry W. Ward, signed. L. MONTES File No. R-2015-00793. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub February 11, 18,25. March 4, 2015. DSW15-5032 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: OASIS COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS 11777 SKYLARK ST. DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240.. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: MARCO FRANCISCO GONZALEZ 11777 SKYLARK ST. DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240.Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious names) 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: MARCO GONZALEZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on February 3, 2015. Larry W. Ward, signed. V. BOYZO-SAUCEDO File No. I-2015-00316. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub February 11, 18,25. March 4, 2015. DSW15-5029 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: BANNING DRIVELINE 1550 E RAMSEY ST BANNING CA 92220. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: BRANDON MICAHEL HOPKINS 1341 N SAN GORGONIO AVE BANNING CA 92220. 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: BRANDON HOPKINS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 5, 2015. Larry W. Ward, signed by D. SANTANAFile No. R-2015-00015 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 2015. DSW15-5026 to prevent the mobilehome from being sold at the noticed sale, the amount of $2,128.54 must be paid prior to the sale date and the mobilehome must then be promptly removed from the park. This amount includes storage charges, publication charges, attorneys fees, incidental and/or transportation charges. Additional amounts incurred may be added to this amount, as provided in the Commercial Code. Dowdall Law Offices, A.P.C.; Robin G. Eifler, Esq., 284 N. Glassell Street, Orange, CA 92866; Attorneys and Authorized Agent for Sam’s Family Spa. 7060. Pub 2/25/2015, 3/6/2/15. DSW15-5030 T.S. #: 02014330 Loan#: WSC3-1625- APN#: 6614800137 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED AS SHOWN BELOW. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, 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 the pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express 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, if any, 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 as set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of the sale. Trustor: harie Cohn Crawford, a married woman, as her sole and separate property Duly Appointed Trustee: Guild Administration Corp., A California Corporation Trust Deed Date: May 20, 2009 Recording Date: May 29, 2009 Instrument No.: 2009-0271146 Book: - Page - Recorded in County: Riverside, State of California Date and Time of Sale: March 24, 2015 at: 3:00 P.M. Place of Sale: In front of the building near the flagpoles Northeast corner of W Sixth St & S Buena Vista Ave 849 W Sixth St Corona CA Estimated Sale Amount: $209,701.53 As More Fully Described On Said Deed Of Trust. Street Address of Property (or Other Common Designation, if any): 65116 Blue Sky Circle, Desert Hot Springs CA 92240 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown 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. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 888-988-6736 or visit this Internet Web site http://salestrack.tdsf.com/ using the file number assigned to this case 02014330. 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: Februay 19, 2015 Guild Administration Corporation As Said Trustee 5898 Copley Drive, San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 492-5890 By: Gail Windus, Assistant Secretary TAC: 971637 PUB: 2/25, 3/04, 3/11/15. DSW15-5041 and advances at the time of initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $8,405.81. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may visit this Internet Web site www. hoalaw.com/foreclosureinfo for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file/TS number assigned to this case: 2506191*425656. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: Mountain Gate Homeowners Association By: Christina Baine DeJardin, Trustee, Attorney, and Authorized Agent for Mountain Gate Homeowners Association. A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document. State of California County of Riverside ) On before me a Notary Public, personally appeared Christina Baine DeJardin, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that she executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity (ies), and that by her signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal Signature ____________ (seal). Pub February 25, 2015, March 4, 2015, March 11, 2015. DSW15-5040 T.S. No: F544499 CA Unit Code: F Loan No: 0211660899/PATRICIO Investor No: 0201599802 Min No: 100050100006548692 AP #1: 657-133011-1 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.D. SERVICE COMPANY, as duly appointed Trustee under the following described Deed of Trust WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States) and/or the cashier’s, certified or other checks specified in Civil Code Section 2924h (payable in full at the time of sale to T.D. Service Company) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property hereinafter described: Trustor: SACRAMENTO M. PATRICIO, SILVIA PATRICIO Recorded January 6, 2009 as Instr. No. 2009-0003964 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of RIVERSIDE County; CALIFORNIA , pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded February 19, 2014 as Instr. No. 2014-64088 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of RIVERSIDE County CALIFORNIA. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED DECEMBER 19, 2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 16705 AVENIDA MANZANA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 “(If a street address or common designation of property is shown above, no warranty is given as to its completeness or correctness).” Said Sale of property will be made in “as is” condition 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 as in said note provided, advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Said sale will be held on: MARCH 18, 2015, AT 9:00 A.M. **2410 WARDLOW ROAD #104, AUCTION.COM ROOM, CORONA, CA 92880 At the time of the initial publication of this notice, the total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the above described Deed of Trust and estimated costs, expenses, and advances is $135,472.19. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800.280.2832 or visit this Internet Web site: www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case F544499 F. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: February 17, 2015 T.D. SERVICE COMPANY as said Trustee CINDY GASPAROVIC, ASSISTANT SECRETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY 4000 W. Metropolitan Drive, Suite 400 Orange, CA 92868-0000 The Beneficiary may be attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose. If available, the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number(s) on the day before the sale: 800.280.2832 or you may access sales information at www.auction.com, TAC# 971590 PUB: 02/25/15, 03/04/15, 03/11/15. DSW15-5038 T.S. No.: 2014-01889-CA Loan No.: 7130618395 A.P.N.:650-142-029-7 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF
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capublicnotice.com FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: SUPER 1 CLEANING 44388 LINGO LANE PALM DESERT CA 92260. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ERIC GARZA RAMIREZ 44388 LINGO LANE PALM DESERT CA 92260. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious names) 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: ERIC RAMIREZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on February 23, 2015 Larry W. Ward, signed M. DUENASFile No. I-2015-00475. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2015. DSW15-5042 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: JRC HEALTHCARE SERVICES 33420 SHIFTING SANDS TRAIL UNIT A CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234. Mailing Address: 2097 E. WASHINGTON ST. SUITE 1-E PMB #274 COLTON, CA. 92234. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: MARIA VERONICA CASEM 33420 SHIFTING SANDS TRAIL UNIT A CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious names) 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: MARIA VERONICA CASEM. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on FEBRUARY 18, 2015 Larry W. Ward, signed B. URIAS File No. I-2015-00449. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2015. DSW15-5039 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: CENTRAL PRINTER REPAIR 4599 E RAMON RD, PALM SPRINGS CA 92264. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: LASR-INK CORPORATION 4599 E. RAMON RD PALM SPRINGS CA 92264. Business is conducted by CORPORATION: Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 4-910. 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: JACK LACY PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on FEBRUARY 18, 2015. Larry W. Ward, signed T. BRIMMER File No. I-201500437. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub February 25, March 4, 11, 18, 2015 DSW15-5037 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: BELLA VISTA HOME INVESTMENTS 2636 N. INDIAN CANYON DR. #211 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: EDDIE ORLANDO GONZALEZ 2636 N INDIAN CANYON DR. #211 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262. 2b. SANDRA CARVAJAL DE GONZALEZ 2636 N. INDIAN CANYON DR. #211 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262. Business is conducted by CO-PARTNERS: 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: EDDIE ORLANDO GONZALEZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on FEBRUARY 13, 2015. Larry W. Ward, signed S. PEREZ File No. I-2015-00420. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub February 18, 25, March 4, 11, 2015 DSW15-5036 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: THREE BEARS PRODUCTS 9320 WARWICK DRIVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240. Mailing Address POB 393 DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: MICHAEL-HOUSTON 9320 WARWICK DRIVE DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious names) 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: MICHAEL-HOUSTON. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on February 09, 2015. Larry W. Ward, signed. D. PEREZ File No. I-2015-00363. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub February 11, 18,25. March 4, 2015. DSW15-5033 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:THE IMPROV OASIS 500 S. GRENFALL RD #11 PALM SPRINGS CA 92264. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: JONATHAN SYD
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ROMAN MARBLE & GRANITE 3425 N INDIAN CANYON DR SUITE 2 PALM SPRINGS CA 92262. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ABDON RENDON FIGUEROA 2600 N SUNRISE WAY PALM SPRINGS CA 92262.Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL:Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious names) 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: ABDON RENDON FIGUEROA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 28, 2015. Larry W. Ward, signed. B URIAS File No. I-2015-00251. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTE: THERE AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub February 4, 11, IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS 18, 25,,2015. DSW15-5019 DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약서 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 信息摘要 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING 가 DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO BUSINESS AS: AG BEAUTY HAIR SALON 12527 TALA: MAYROONG BUOD IMPORMASYON PALM DRIVE DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240. SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NANG NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: Riverside County. Full name of registrant: eLIZA- KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC BETH-TOLENTINO 16040 aVEmIROLAdESER- VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY YOU ARE ThOTsPRINGS ca 92240. Business is conducted IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT by INDIVIDUAL: Registrant has not yet begun to LIEN (CIVIL CODE SECTION 5675) DATED MAY 20, transact business under the fictitious names) listed 2013 UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT above. I declare that all the information in this state- YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC ment is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE as true, information which he or she knows to be NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: ELIZABETH GON- YOU SHOULD CONSULT A LAWYER. NOTICE IS ZALEZ TOLENTINO. This statement was filed with HEREBY GIVEN that on APRIL 10, 2015, at 10:00 the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY AM, PETERS & FREEDMAN, L.L.P. as Trustee, or 22, 2015. Larry W. Ward, signed. D. PEREZ File No. Successor Trustee or Substituted Trustee of that I-2015-00205. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSI- certain Notice of Delinquent Assessment which NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS was caused to be recorded by Mountain Gate FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE Homeowners Association (“Creditor Association”) OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS pursuant to the authority of Civil Code Section 5675 BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED in order to secure obligations in favor of the Creditor BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATE- Association, which Notice of Delinquent Assessment MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN was recorded on May 20, 2013, as File/Page No. THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2013-0238136 of Official Records in the Office of IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER the Recorder of Riverside County, California, and UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW pursuant to that certain Notice of Default and Elec(SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND tion to Sell recorded on October 4, 2013, as File/ PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub January 28, February Page No. 2013-0479200 of Official Records of said 4, 11, 18, 2015. DSW15-5015 County, will sell at public auction, under the power STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF of sale conferred by Civil Code Section 5700, to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following ficti- the highest bidder for cash in lawful money of the tious business name(s) XPRESSION HAIR SALON United States of America or cashiers check made 12527 PALM DRIVE DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA payable to the creditor Association, at the offices of 92240. Riverside County has been abandoned by Peters & Freedman, L.L.P., 43100 Cook Street Suite the following person(s): ELIZABETH-TOLENTINO 202, Palm Desert, CA 92211, in the City of Palm 16040 AVE MIROLA DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA Desert, County of Riverside, State of California, all 92240. OFELIA-MERCER 13831 VERBENA AVE. that right, title and interest in the property situated #B DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240. DIANA- in said County and State which is legally described CARCELENA 13718 LUIS DR #A DESERT HOT as follows: LOT 147 OF TRACT NO. 30963-2, IN SPRINGS CA 92240. This business is conducted THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, COUNTY OF RIVby: C0-PARTNERS. The fictitious business name(s) ERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN BY referred to above was filed in Riverside County on MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 337, PAGES 91 THROUGH 04-28-14. I declare that all the information in this 99, INCLUSIVE, OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE statement is true and correct. (A registrant who COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. Street declares as true, information which he or she knows address or other common designation of Property to be false is guilty of a crime). Signed: ELIZABETH to be sold: 851 Mira Grande, Palm Springs, CA TOLENTINO. This statement was filed with the 92262. The record owner of which is Benjamin HarCounty Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Larry ris Townsend III, ( “Owner”). Names and Address W. Ward, by D. PEREZ, Deputy on January 22, 2015 of Creditor Association at whose request the sale File No. I-201401097 January 28, February 4, 11, is being conducted: Mountain Gate Homeowners Association c/o Peters & Freedman, L.L.P. 43100 18, 2015. DSW15-5014 Cook Street Suite 202 Palm Desert, CA 92211 (760) NOTICE OF WAREHOUSE LIEN SALE Please 773-4463. Directions to and a detailed descriptake notice that, in accordance with California tion of the above-described real property may be Commercial Code Sections 7209 and 7210, notice obtained by requesting the same in writing to the having been given to all parties believed to claim an above-named beneficiary (“Creditor Association”) interest and the time specified for payment in the within ten (10) days from the first publication of this notice having expired, the undersigned is entitled to notice. Said sale will be made without covenant or a warehouse lien against that certain mobilehome warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possesdescribed as a CANYON CREST mobilehome, de- sion or encumbrances, to satisfy the unpaid balance cal number LAA9021, serial numbers 61779X and currently due and owing under the aforesaid Notice 61779U, label/insignia numbers MH216620 and of Delinquent Assessment and/or late fees, costs MH216621, now situated at 70-875 Dillon Road, of collection (including attorneys’ fees), and interSpace 87, Desert Hot Springs, California 92241. The est, which said Owner is obligated to pay Creditor parties believed to claim an interest in the mobile- Association under Civil Code Section 5650, and home are: Katherine Sherman aka Kathy Sherman, fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee. NOTE: Mary Lou Sherman, Paul Wiener. Take further notice THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD SUBJECT TO that the mobilehome will be sold at public auction A RIGHT OF REDEMPTION CREATED BY CIVIL for removal only at 9:00 a.m. on March 16, 2015, CODE 5715. The total amount of the unpaid balat Sam’s Family Spa, Park Office, located at 70-875 ance of the obligation secured by the Property to Dillon Road, Desert Hot Springs, California. In order be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses
THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED注：本文件包含一个信息摘要참고사항: 본첨부문서에정보요약서가있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTOTALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIPLƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/10/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.Trustor: RAUL DOMIN GUEZ AND ESTELLA DOMINGUEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTSDuly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLCRecorded 08/15/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0526126 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, Date of Sale: 03/26/2015 at 09:30 AM . Place of Sale THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRWAY TO THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CAEstimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $322,463.74WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE:All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt More fully described in said Deed of Trust Street Address or other common designation of real property: 31270 MONTE VISTA WAY, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276 A.P.N: 650-142-029-7The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $322,463.74.If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this 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 (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2014-01889-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: February 11, 2015. Western Progressive, LLC , as TrusteeC/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450Irvine, CA 92606 Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530 THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR. Pub 2/25/2015, 3/4/2015, 3/11/2015. DSW15-5035 T.S. No.: 2014-01095-CA Loan No.: 7130745966 A.P.N.:638-081-002-4 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要참고사 항: 본첨부문서에정보요약서가있습니다NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTOTALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIPLƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/09/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Demitrious C. Sinor And Fawn Petite Sinor, Husband And Wife, As Joint Tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 01/17/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0036555 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, Date of Sale: 03/23/2015 at 09:30 AM. Place of Sale THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRWAY TO THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 849 W. SIXTH STREE Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $291,692.84 WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt More fully described in said Deed of Trust Street Address or other common designation of real property: 9030 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 A.P.N.:638-081-002-4. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $291,692.84. 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.
Desert Star Weekly Legals PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this 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 (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2014-01095-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 Western Progressive, LLC , as Trustee C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 Automated Sale Information Line: (866)960-8299 http://www. altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530 THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR Pub 2/11/2015, 2/18/2015,, 2/25/2015. DSW15-5028 T.S. No.: 14-52145 TSG Order No.: 12-0083416 A.P.N.: 633-860-010-3 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CA CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个 信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약서 가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/3/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 3/10/2015 at 9:00 AM, Old Republic Default Management Services, a Division of Old Republic National Title Insurance Company as duly appointed Trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust, Recorded 6/10/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0461373 in book --, page -- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by: STEVEN C. WHITE, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor, Mortgage Electronic Registration System, Inc., as nominee for ALLIANCE BANCORP as Beneficiary. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At the front steps to the entrance of the former Corona Police Department, at 849 W. Sixth Street Corona, CA all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 76143 VIA MONTELENA, INDIAN WELLS, CA 92210 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $1,258,175.35 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 573-1965 or visit this Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 14-52145. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The Declaration pursuant to California Civil Code, Section 2923.5(a) was fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded on 6/2/2012 Date: 2/6/2015 Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, as Trustee 500 City Parkway West, Suite 200, Orange, CA 92868-2913 (866) 263-5802 For Sale Information Contact: Priority Posting & Publishing (714) 573-1965 Dalaysia Ramirez, Trustee Sale Officer “We are attempting to collect a debt, and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.” P1131072 2/18, 2/25, 03/04/2015. DSW15-5034 T.S. No.: 2014-01305-CA Loan No.: 7190907019 A.P.N.:639-092-006-9 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要참고사항: 본첨부문서에정보요약서가있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTOTALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIPLƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/20/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Mariano Ortega And Livida Yanira Torres Husband And Wife As Joint Tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 03/06/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0152302 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, Date of Sale: 03/17/2015 at 09:30 AM. Place of Sale THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRWAY TO THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $210,286.71 WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt Street Address or other common designation of real property: 10808 San Pablo Road, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. A.P.N:639-092-006-9 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $210,286.71. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this 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 (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2014-01305-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 Western Progressive, LLC , as Trustee C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www. altisource.com/MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR Pub 2/18/2015, 2/25/2015, 3/4/2015. DSW15-5027 T.S.# 02014218 LOAN#: GAA22•2213-F APN#: 6124600588 NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED Of TRUST, DATED AS SHOWS BELOW. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE, IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, 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 hank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this
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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 the pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, 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 as set forth below, The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor : JUAN ALVAREZ JR. HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS AND TRACY A. ALVAREZ Duly Appointed Trustee : GUILD ADMINISTRATION CORP A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Trust Deed Date : OCTOBER 19, 2004 Recording Date: OCTOBER 26, 2004 instrument Number : 2004-0845879 Recorded in County : RIVERSIDE State of CA Dare and Time of Sale MARCH 04, 2015 at: 3:00 P. M. Place of Sale: : IN FRONT OF THE BUILDING NEAR THE FLAGPOLES NORTHEAST CORNER OF W SIXTH ST & S BUENA VISTA AVE 849 W SIXTH ST CORONA CA Estimated Sale Amount : $211,204.72 Street Address of Property (or Other Common Designation, if any) PLEASE SEE LEGAL DESCRIPTION ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE. A PART HEREOF. AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST. 49481 CINNABAR LANE, COACHELLA CA 92236 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown above. If no Street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the properly 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. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this properly lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien, if you are the highest bidder at the auction you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off before you can receive clear title to the property. YOU are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee or a court pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 888-988-6736 or visit this Internet Web site http//salestrack.tdsf.com/ using the file number assigned to this case 02014218. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately he 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: FEBRUARY 05, 2015 GUILD ADMINISTRATION CORPORATION AS SAID TRUSTEE 5898 COPLEY DRIVE, SAN DIEGO. CA 92111 (858) 492-5890 BY GAIL WINDUS, ASSISTANT SECRETARY, TAC#971475 PUB: 02-11-15, 02-18-15, -2-25-15. DSW15-5031 T.S. No.: 2014-02971-CA Loan No.: 7130831048 A.P.N.:638-412-016-9 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要참고사항: 본첨부문서에정보요약서가있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTOTALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIPLƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/12/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROP-
Smoking Marijuana is 114 times Safer than Drinking Alcohol By Desert Star Staff As the debate over marijuana legalization continues in the United States, a new study suggests that smoking the controversial plant is about 114 times safer than drinking alcohol. In fact, alcohol was found to be the deadliest drug on an individual level, at least when it comes to the likelihood of a person dying due to consuming a lethal dose. Heroin and cocaine were the next most deadly substances, followed by tobacco, ecstasy, and meth. Trailing up the rear was marijuana. According to the team of international researchers behind the study, published in the journal ‘Scientific Reports,’ the findings suggest that marijuana risks – at least those related to mortality – are trumped when compared to substances like alcohol. “The results confirm that the risk of cannabis may have been overestimated in the past,” the report reads. “At least for the endpoint of mortality, the [margin of exposure] for THC/cannabis in both individual and populationbased assessments would be above safety thresholds (e.g. 100 for data based on animal experiments). In contrast, the risk of alcohol may have been commonly underestimated.” As reported by the Washington Post, the study’s results aren’t exactly new, though they do confirm similar findings first reported a decade ago. In a separate story last year, the Post noted that Wayne Hall of the World Health Organization said it’s nearly impossible for even those who smoke large amounts of cannabis to overdose on the drug. “The estimated fatal dose [of THC, the primary active compound in marijuana] in humans derived from animal studies is between 15 and 70 grams. This is a far greater amount of cannabis that even a very heavy cannabis user could use in a day,” Hall wrote last year. Even alcohol’s unsafe margin of exposure (MOE) ratio isn’t all that surprising since, unlike heroin and cocaine, it is legal and much more readily available and accepted. Marijuana legalization advocates are welcoming the new study, using it to suggest that America’s current ban on the drug is wrong and misguided, considering the mortality rates associated with alcohol and tobacco – both of which are legal and easily accessible to those of age. Marijuana, meanwhile, is still illegal on the federal level and largely illegal on the state level – except in Colorado, Oregon, Alaska, and the District of Columbia. Even the researchers noted that compared to other drugs, their findings support regulating pot as a legal substance instead of a banned one. “Currently, the MOE results point to risk management prioritization towards alcohol and tobacco rather than illicit drugs,” the report reads. “The high MOE values of cannabis, which are in a low-risk range, suggest a strict legal regulatory approach rather than the current prohibition approach.” Despite the new study, the
ERTY, 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. Trustor: Mega Tiong, AND ALBERT TIONG, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 05/26/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0385097 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, Date of Sale: 03/11/2015 at 09:30 AM . Place of Sale THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRWAY TO THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $481,726.46 WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt More fully described in said Deed of Trust Street Address or other common designation of real property: 11613 Foxdale Drive, Desert Hot Springs CA 92240 A.P.N: 638-412-0169 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $481,726.46. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this 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 (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2014-02971CA. 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 Western Progressive, LLC , as Trustee C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx For NonAutomated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530 attend the scheduled. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR. Pub 2/11/2015, 2/18/2015, 2/25/2015. DSW15-5016
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Alaska Becomes 3rd State with Legal Marijuana each one to figure out how to proceed Tuesday. November’s initiative also bans smoking in public, but didn’t define what that means, and lawmakers left the question to the alcohol regulatory board, which planned to meet early Tuesday to discuss an emergency response. In Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city, officials tried and failed in December to ban a new commercial marijuana industry. But Police Chief Mark Mew said his officers will be strictly enforcing the public smoking ban. He even warned people against smoking on their porches if they live next to a park. Other officials are still discussing a proposed cultivation ban for the wild Kenai Peninsula. But far to the north, in North Pole, smoking outdoors on private property will be OK as long as it doesn’t create a nuisance, officials there said. While the 1975 court decision protected personal marijuana possession and a 1998 initiative legalized medicinal marijuana, state lawmakers twice criminalized any possession over the years, creating an odd legal limbo. As of Tuesday, adult Alaskans can not only keep and use pot, they can transport, grow it and give it away. A second phase, creating a regulated and taxed marijuana market, won’t start until 2016 at the earliest. And while possession is no
By Molly Dischner Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - Smoking, growing and possessing marijuana becomes legal in America’s wildest state Tuesday, thanks to a voter initiative aimed at clearing away 40 years of conflicting laws and court rulings. Making Alaska the third state to legalize recreational marijuana was the goal of a coalition including libertarians, rugged individualists and smallgovernment Republicans who prize the privacy rights enshrined in the state’s constitution. But when they voted 5347 percent last November to legalize marijuana use by adults in private places, they left many of the details to lawmakers and regulators to sort out. Meanwhile, Alaska Native leaders worry that legalization will bring new temptations to communities already confronting high rates of drug and alcohol abuse, domestic violence and suicide. “When they start depending on smoking marijuana, I don’t know how far they’d go to get the funds they need to support it, to support themselves,� said Edward Nick, council member in Manokotak, a remote village of 400 that is predominantly Yup’ik Eskimo. Both alcohol and drug use are prohibited in Nick’s village 350 miles southwest of Anchorage, even inside the privacy of villagers’ homes. But Nick fears that the initiative, in combination with a 1975 state Supreme Court decision that legalized marijuana use inside homes - could open doors to drug abuse. Initiative backers promised Native leaders that communities could still have local control under certain conditions. Alaska law
gives every community the option to regulate alcohol locally. From northern Barrow to Klawock, 1,291 miles away in southeast Alaska, 108 communities impose local limits on alcohol, and 33 of them ban it altogether. But the initiative did not provide clear opt-out language for tribal councils and other smaller communities, forcing
longer a crime under state law, enjoying pot in public can bring a $100 fine. That’s fine with Dean Smith, a pot-smoker in Juneau who has friends in jail for marijuana offenses. “It’s going to stop a lot of people getting arrested for nonviolent crimes,� he said. The initiative’s backers warned pot enthusiasts to keep their cool. “Don’t do anything to give your neighbors reason to feel uneasy about this new law. We’re in the midst of an enormous social and legal shift,� organizers wrote in the Alaska Dispatch News, the state’s largest newspaper. Richard Ziegler, who had been promoting what he called “Idida-toke� in a nod to Alaska’s Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, reluctantly called off his party. There’s no such pullback for former television reporter Charlo Greene, now CEO of the Alaska Cannabis Club, which is having its grand opening on Tuesday in downtown Anchorage. She’s already pushing the limits, promising to give away weed to paying “medical marijuana� patients and other “club members.� Greene - who quit her job with a four-letter walkoff on live television last year to devote her efforts to passing the initiative plans a celebratory toke at 4:20 p.m. Source KMIR
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By Dan Marinelli PASADENA, CA – Far away from the dry, hot Coachella Valley exists a place of air and style. Last weekend, in partnership with the entertainment conglomerate Live Nation, legendary skateboarder and multi-Olympic gold medalist snowboarder Shaun White brought sports and music festival Air + Style to the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles. Air? Sorta. Style? Definitely. Organization? Surprisingly lacking, especially coming from the usually on-point Live Nation. It was the first time the competition had come to the U.S. and because of the new partnership with Live Nation, A+S was able to lockup its biggest musical lineup yet – sure to bring flocks of people out to Pasadena. In addition to other bands, the two-day festival featured Phantogram, Diplo and Grammynominated rapper Kendrick Lamar to headline Saturday, and Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips and cake-throwing producer / DJ Steve Aoki to close out the Sunday night. Though the big air competition is advertised as a main attraction of the festival, the majority of the diverse festivalgoers were there to witness the top-shelf musical talent. Unfortunately and surprisingly, Live Nation could not deliver on that front – at least on the first night. When Lamar took the stage on Saturday for his scheduled 90-minute set, albeit 15 minutes after his agreed start time, the “don’t kill my vibe” rapper complained numerous times of the music / sound being too low – a problem that should not occur at any music festival. He apologized on behalf of the organizers who threatened to shut the L.A. rapper down if he kept pushing for the music to be louder, saying “these people paid good money.” In front of a live band, Lamar played a final song at his desired volume and then walked off the stage 40 minutes early. Needless to say, many fans left confused and disappointed after that, a lot failing to stick around for the snowboard competition final, which Japan’s Yuki Kadono ultimately won. If Shaun White and Live nation were hoping for figurative rays of light on Sunday, they did not even get literal ones. Raging from the late morning till the end of day two of Air + Style Los Angeles, the weather was unforgiving. It was pouring rain, and being sopping wet, combined with 50 degrees, makes for an uncomfortable predicament. You cannot blame the organizers for the weather, as it is unpredictable, but this is one reason why festival season typically begins in the spring season and ends before cold and rain is an issue. Due to the www.desertstarweekly.com
Air + Style Los Angeles Gets Out First Year Jitters bad weather and the dangers it posed in a competition such as the big air, safety officials were forced to cancel the second and final rounds, using the first round for the final results. The show was scheduled rain or shine, and though that did not hold true for the sport aspect, on amid the downpour on the second day, the music raged on with no apparent sound problems like the previous night. Dancing and singing in the rain, Edward Sharpe dazzled a large crowd on the main stage that was directly across from the big air ramp – quite a spectacle in tropical Los Angeles. At one point, a fan threw him a cell phone, to which the Magnetic Zeroes singer took a ‘selfie’ with before handing it back. Sharpe’s energy and enthusiasm made the atrocious weather almost forgettable but the aptly appointed musical ambassador Steve Aoki stole the show and made everyone remember why they waited for his hour and a half set. Throwing more cake at fans than you would see at all of Kim Kardashian’s weddings combined, Aoki was the life of the whole event. He was the glistening hope of everything Air + Style could grow to become in the future, if all went according to plan. After the disappointing first night, Aoki knew he had to go big and he did, bringing out specialguest performers Mathew Koma, Machine Gun Kelly and Kid Ink to perform their respective songs. Just before Aoki took the stage, USA’s Gus Kenworthy was presented the trophy for winning the ski final earlier. The crowd was splashed again, but this time with champagne showers. Initially, the ski final was supposed to be after the Aoki performance, therefore the trophy presentation would have followed the final musical act. Aoki closing out Air + Style worked out serendipitously for the festival, considering the overall drop of excitement, buzz and enthusiasm that likely would have occurred if the ski final and award ceremony followed the final musical headliner. Despite flaws that are present in the inaugural running of any event, Air + Style had a diverse mixture of young, old and culturally different individuals and families. A gathering unlike you would see at the majority of music festivals. Then again, A+S was a
Edward Sharpe stands in the rain during his performance with the Magnetic Zeroes on Sunday. (Photo by Carlos De Santiago) combination of extreme X-Games-style sports with a multi-genre music festival, there is bound to different groups of people. Getting all of these different people out and at the same venue, sharing the same experience is an awesome cultural movement in and of itself. If the festival does return next year - which is what Shaun White is planning for, have faith that Live Nation will rectify the first-year problems they had in Los Angeles in 2015. In addition, hopefully Air + Style Los Angeles 2016 will be scheduled for a different weekend than the Academy Awards. Overall Shaun White put on a fun event that was also an amazing life experience – what else can be expected? Look out for Air + Style in Los Angeles in 2016. Overall festival rating: 3/5 For more on entertainment in Southern California, follow Dan on Twitter @dsmarine7.
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