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Friday, July 24, 2015 Vol. 8 No. 58

Pets On Parade

John Benoit, Sara Goldstein ,honorees Andy and Marylynn Goldstein, Jan Ray and Dick Shalhoub. Photo by Pat Krause

17 Annual Pets On Parade Awards was booked to capacity with 520 guests in attendance By Pamela Price Images Pat Krause The 17th Annual Pets on Parade (POP) Awards Luncheon on July 18th at The Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa’s Emerald Ballroom raised nearly $50,000 and was attended by 520 guests according to event officials. Attendees included a goodly number of fashionable attired well- behaved dogs, such as the Pekinese Princess

Ling Ling accompanied by Sandra Elkins. Bianca Rey CBS Local 2 weekend anchor, and creator of the Bianca Rae Foundation spoke of how she rescued her dog, Jack. There were many stories to share at this encouraging luncheon event. Bianca’s uplifting story set the stage for the creative ways reinforcing the mutually beneficial and loving relationship

between humans and their canine companions. This year’s event benefiting ‘Loving all Animals’ and ‘Pegasus Therapeutic Riding’ was co-chaired by Lindi Biggi, Pamela Moffitt Green and Robin Montgomey. Presenting Sponsor was Palm Springs Life Magazine, with other sponsors, including Bones N Scones, Northern Trust, Morgan Stanley, The Living Desert Zoo/Gardens,

Yamaha Golf Carts, and The Estate Jewelry Collection. Dan McGrath radio host at Sunny 103 once again emceed POP. FM CBS, who welcomed guests and presided over the show of the Circle of Life Honoree Janet McAffee, which was awarded to her by Sheryl Benoit. McAfee has been on the dog rescue front line for over 7 years saving dogs from being euthanized among other

good deeds that have made a difference in the desert. Marylynn and Andy Gladstein, Hallmark Award Recipients were introduced by John Benoit, Riverside County Supervisor. The Gladstein’s founded Dogs for our Brave, a project providing trained therapy dogs for Gulf War Veterans. Pegasus Continues on Page 2

Special Olympics 2015

The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics was held on Sat. July 18th. By Pat Krause The Olympic Torch made its way to the Palm Springs Convention Center where Law enforcement runners and dignitaries came in from the rain. James Canfield spoke to all the guests and friends who braved the rain to be able to witness this historic event. He said Palm Springs was so proud to be able to host this segment of the Special Olympics. Over 30 runners participated in the final leg team that saw the Olympian flame come from The State Capitol and will finally land at the

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for the Special Olympian World Games. The final leg ceremony at the Convention Center had speakers plus Palm Springs Councilman and mayor pro-tem Paul Lewin and Reid Milanovich from the Agua Caliente Tribe in attendance. The local high school Band Heat Wave entertained the crowd. Many people took time to come to honor this event. The Coke Company made a huge showing with many employees attending. Coke has been a global funding partner since

1968. There are over 11,000 employees in the west region of the Coachella Distribution Ctr. Palm Springs Police Captain Walter Combs, Fire Dept. Captain Nathan Gunkel and Police Chief Al Franz waited with the crowd to cheer on the runners as they arrived at the Convention Center for the ceremony. An officer from Iceland spoke about a young boy who was badly hurt in an accident. He lost his self-esteem and friends. Then they found Special Continues on Page 2

Reid Milanovich, Olympian William Corsi, Tony Kavan and Paul Lewin

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Olympics that gave him back his confidence and pride in himself. He said he knows first had what Special Olympics can do to help people. The young man was his son. An Olympic athlete from Pennsylvania also spoke about how Special Olympics has helped her. She loves all the sports and competing, but her very favorite thing is running. She runs every day from 3 to 8 miles. Other speakers also spoke about the importance of Special Olympics. Teams from Portugal and Bahrain arrived on Tuesday. Unique events are planned for the whole week to show them our Valley and how happy we are to host this part of the Special Olympics World Games that have contestants from all around the world. A special Dinner, Dancing and Classic car’s event will be held on Thursday July 23rd at the Indian Canyons Golf Resort in Palm Springs. The 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games open on 25 July 2015 in Los Angeles, California. The 2015 Games will feature competitions in aquatics, gymnastics, track and field, basketball, football (soccer) and many other summer sports involving 7,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities from around the world.

Palm Springs Police dept. Captain Walker Combs, Fire dept. Captain Nathan Gunkel and Police Dept. Chief Al Franz

Runners with Olympic Torch Photo by Pat Krause

Matthew Prado, VIncent Prado, John Sprogis and young boy, Cole Sprogis

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everything from a Dog Motif journal to Bone-NScones Bath & Brush Gift Certificates. These generous donations were enhanced by 150 gifts on display in the Silent Auction. You can see why POP was an afternoon to bark about!

Therapeutic Riding welcomed These first edition books, 18 U. S. Marines from the 29 such as Aimless Love ( new Palms US Marine Corp Combat and selected poems) by Base that serve as volunteers Billy Collins were wrapped in followed by the introduction of cellophane, red, white and John Curren, a World War II blue balloons, bumped up with veteran who will turn 100 years dog snacks ( such as Dick Van old on Veterans Day. Patten’s Natural Balance) and Then it was time for Patricia finished off with furry blue teddy Welch entertaining guests with tears dressed in a red T-shirt Pam Price’s columns her repertoire “ From Broadway sporting a USA logo. Add to this can also be found at to Vegas” thanks to Dick successful fund-raising event www.forbes.com/sites/ Shalhoub who also donated 2015 POP “ raffle bag” with pamprice. 25 plush American Flag dogs, which were presented to the National Charity League volunteers. The six winners of The POP Photo Contest were announced; Robin Montgomery said that the CBS “pop button” on their Website resulted in 9,000 individual votes. Among the six winning dog, photos was “Paris Hilton” (owner is Jackie Story) in the ‘Small Dog Category’. Northern Trust provided impressive centerpieces designed by Pamela Moffitt Green inspired by their Corp Zach Lecoe, John Benoit and LCPL Alberto Martinez financial organization’s Author’s Club.

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MUSIC July offers an eclectic celebration of rock BY ROBERT KINSLER

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From the ’50s rock ‘n’ roll-minded cult classic flick “Daddy-O” featured on “Mystery Science Theater 3000” and a stunning look back at The Rolling Stones to the final release from power-pop champions The Knack and an ambitious look at the Continental Drifters, July has racked up an eclectic wealth of sonic riches. Artist: The Rolling Stones Title: From the Vault – Hyde Park Live 1969 (Eagle Rock Entertainment) You might like if you enjoy: The Rolling Stones, Mick Taylor, Keith Richards Tell me more: While the release of The Rolling Stones’ “From The Vault: The Marquee – Live in 1971 earlier this summer captured the band performing at an intimate club in 1971, the new “From the Vault – Hyde Park Live 1969” (available on DVD and Blu-ray) features the same stellar Stones line-up of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Mick Taylor and Bill Wyman in their first public performance together. Captured at London’s Hyde Park on July 5, 1969 (and only two days after the death of former Stones guitarist Brian Jones), the concert also marked the Rolling Stones’ first full-length concert appearance in two years. “From the Vault – Hyde Park Live 1969” is more than a concert, offering

up the full 8-song set along with fascinating crowd footage (look closely and you can catch Paul McCartney), interviews with a young Mick Jagger and the debut of young lead guitar great Mick Taylor. A fascinating and essential moment in the Rolling Stones’ impressive career. Information: eagle-rock.com. DVD Title: Mystery Science Theater 3000: XXXIII (Shout! Factory) You might like if you enjoy: Mystery Science Theater 3000, Svengoolie Tell me more: What possible reason would compel any sane person to watch “Daddy-O,” an awful 1958 movie that somehow tapped into the explosion of early rock ‘n’ roll and hot rod culture while getting it all horribly wrong. Look no further than the first of four must-see films skewered on the newly-released “Mystery Science Theater 3000: XXXIII” collection. On “Daddy-O,” aspiring rock singer Phil “Daddy-O” Sandifer (played by singer-actor Dick Contino) somehow is able to pick up on girls, get pulled into a drug-running scheme and lose his best friend thanks to a solid story that somehow never flies on film. The most noteworthy aspect of the movie itself is that it provided young composer John Williams with his first-ever feature film score, while Joel and

his two bots are able to entertain via their sharp-witted zingers and commentary. The other three films that get a well-deserved Satellite of Love treatment include “Earth Vs. The Spider,” “Teen-Age Crime Wave” and “Agent for H.A.R.M.” Information: shout factory.com. Artist: The Knack Title: Live From the Rock ‘n’ Roll Fun House (Omnivore Recordings) You might like if you enjoy: The Knack, Fountains of Wayne Tell me more: Providing the final chapter in The Knack’s long and acclaimed career, 2001’s “Live from the Rock ‘n’ Roll Fun House” has been lovingly reissued and expanded courtesy of Omnivore Recordings. While the 17-song set includes the Los Angeles-based quartet’s biggest hits (“That’s What the Little Girls Do,” “Good Girls Don’t” “My Sharona”), the high-octane performance also shines via career-spanning material including the melodic “Can I Borrow a Kiss,” driving “Pop Is Dead” and the set-ending rollicking medley of “Tequila”/”Break On Through.” Sadly, “Live From the Rock ‘n’ Roll Fun House” would mark The Knack’s final release; lead singerrhythm guitarist Doug Fieger died after a long battle with cancer on Feb. 14, 2010. Information: omnivorerecordings.com.

Artist: Continental Drifters Title: Drifted: In The Beginning & Beyond (Omnivore Recordings) You might like if you enjoy: Dawes, the dB’s, the Jayhawks Tell me more: The two-disc Continental Drifters compilation “Drifted: In The Beginning & Beyond” is astounding, with the Americana-styled collective’s early course captured perfectly via a number of sweet demos, alternate tracks, live recordings and more. Featuring a number of talented members over the decade-long history of the group, the far-flung material ranges from the rousing folk rock-tinged “Who We Are, Where We Live” (featuring Vicki Peterson’s strong soprano) and Southern rocker “Side Steppin’ the Fire” to a freewheeling take on Gram Parsons’ “A Song For You” (featuring Peter Holsapple and Susan Cowsill providing lead and harmony vocals) and harmony-filled enthralling take on Neil Young’s wonderful “When You Dance I Can Really Love.” The one bond that magically binds all the material across the 33-track collection is the strength of song craft and gifted touch used by the musicians to bring these songs to life. Information: omnivorerecordings.com.

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Miley Cyrus to host MTV Video Music Awards

By KMIR News Staff LOS ANGELES (AP) - Miley Cyrus is twerking back to the MTV Video Music Awards as the show’s host. The 25-year-old singeractress revealed on her social media accounts Monday that she’s helming the Aug. 30 ceremony. Cyrus announced the gig by posting a photo of herself in an alien costume with sandwich boards that read “MTV won’t let me perform” and “so I’m hosting this year’s VMAs.” A scantily clad Cyrus

shocked audiences with a rumpshaking performance alongside Robin Thicke at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. Cyrus won the video of the year trophy at last year’s show and invited a young homeless man named Jesse Helt on stage to accept the trophy on her behalf. The 2015 MTV Video Music Awards will air live on MTV from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The 2015 VMAs will air live Aug. 30 at 9 p.m. ET on MTV. Source: KMIR /AP July 24, 2015

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r H e o m m m e & Garde u S ATTEND A GARDEN FESTIVAL

In between some shade trees with the breeze gently pushing you through rows upon rows of fresh vegetables, locally made crafts and one-ofa-kind food items. Is there a better way to spend a summer day? Every year, millions of people take to the centers of their respective communities to celebrate all things garden. And considering the emerging popularity of movements focused on eating clean and consuming more organic products, local growers are finding their services in high demand. Summer garden festivals provide enjoyable experiences for people of all ages, tastes and preferences for items such as flowers, bushes or trees. No matter what you’re looking for at a summer garden festival, you’re sure to find it.

GET INSPIRED One of the best aspects of attending a summer garden festival is the accessibility of local experts. This is your chance to ask your lawn and garden questions to a true specialist in the field. You will likely find professionals from local nurseries, garden centers and outdoor construction firms. Use this opportunity to pick their brains on projects you have in mind for your home, such as a new garden fence or outdoor kitchen area.

GET PRODUCTS Don’t let the word “garden” fool you into thinking you’ll only be able to find flowers or plants at your summer festival. Quite the opposite. Vendors will be ready to sell all types of food, drinks, gardening tools, lawn

accessories and decorative outdoor pieces, as well. Many downtowns host sidewalk sales during their summer festivals. Here you can find local businesses selling their unique jewelry and housewares, all during a convenient stroll down your city streets.

GET GOING What are you waiting for? Touch base with your local tourism organization and check the upcoming events section of your local newspaper to find your town’s next summer garden festival. Don’t forget to bring a cart or wagon for all of goodies you’ll find. A pickup truck will make it easy to haul the annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs and spices.

WASP-BE-GONE Wasps can absolutely terrorize a homeowner and family members if not kept at bay. They quickly build nests in sometimes hard-toreach places as to keep their base hidden from any human danger. Their ability to fly makes it harder to catch them, but fortunately you are smarter than a wasp. Your ability to spot a wasp nest from a distance gives you a distinct advantage in the fight for your yard, but you must make sure to approach or treat one carefully. If you are allergic to wasp stings, it is not worth the risk to treat a nest yourself. Call in your local exterminator to handle the project for you. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers

up these tips to protect yourself from wasp stings: • Wear light-colored, smooth-finished clothing • Avoid perfumed soaps, shampoos, and deodorants • Do not wear cologne or perfume • Wear clean clothing and bathe daily • Wear clothing to cover as much of the body as possible; • Avoid flowering plants when possible • Keep work areas clean; • Remain calm and still if a single stinging insect is flying around • If attacked by several stinging insects, run to get away • Go indoors. USING PESTICIDES

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THE PERFECT PARTY Making your party sparkle is about more than just lighting some fancy fireworks. It’s about the camaraderie of inviting over your fellow Americans to celebrate one of the most defining days in our nation’s history. It’s also about celebrating those who have served our country to protect our freedom and liberties. And don’t forget the hot dogs! Summer brings together people young and old to spend a day of fun in the sun. If you’re throwing a party this year, there are many ways you can make it a memorable experience for you and your guests. FOOD Any great party starts with

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the grill. Will you crisp up some ribs slathered in barbecue sauce or slow-grill some generous cuts of tender rib eye? Devoting so much energy to the main course means you can skimp a bit on the appetizers. Consider asking your guests to each bring a dish with them. Before you know it, you’ll have options galore without having to cook your day away. Drinks are another aspect of the party that may be better outsourced. Tell your guests to bring what they will be drinking, along with a cooler of ice to keep your fridge space intact. DECORATING

Compared to other parties, choosing your color scheme is easy. It’s what you build around accents that will tie your party’s aesthetics together. Your options are endless. From tablecloths and plates to streamers and even piñatas for the kids, there are many ways to show off colors. Balloons tied to your mailbox or yard lighting in the evening hours can really take your party to the next level. FUN-FILLED DAY A watermelon or pie eating contest. Let your family membersand friends go wild with the activity — and take plenty of pictures.

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RIDING MOWER MAINTENANCE How much time do you devote to mowing your lawn every week? One of the best ways to cut down on your cutting time is to make sure your riding mower is up to par. Regular maintenance such as oil changes, tire pressure checks and spark plug replacements can both extend the life of your mower and help you get more quality performance out of your machine. Your mower may have come equipped with an hour meter to help you track and perform routine services. I f n o t , c re a t e a spreadsheet on your computer detailing the date you performed the service and any steps you had to take that may have been out of the ordinary. DECK MAINTENANCE One small issue with your deck’s alignment can

mean uneven and unsightly lines across your yard. Always check to see if your deck is level and property affixed to the mower. Follow the owner’s manual to remove and sharpen your blades, as well as to inspect drive belts or clean the underside of your deck. All of these actions will leave your mower in outstanding shape, no matter what part of mowing season it is. GAS & OIL Using high-quality gas and oil in your mower is critical to its performance. When changing the oil, always remember to: • Change it when the engine is warm • Use the easy-to-open push-pull drain plug and plastic hose, if your mower came equipped with one; you maybe able to change

your push mower’s oil by dumping it on its side — obviously not so for your riding mower

BACKYARD SAFETY TIPS

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Backyard fun should conjure up positive thoughts of a barbecue grill, swing set and a game of Whiffle ball, all of which can also pose

potential safety hazards. Staying safe in your yard means more than simply teaching your children to avoid busy streets or stray

dogs. It also requires some vigilance on your part to make sure they get the most out of their summertime fun.

• If the engine has an oil filter, apply some oil onto the rubber sealing gasket before installation TEND YOUR YARD Once the cold thaws and the temperature begins to warm, it’s time to take a general overview of your yard. Look for things such as large holes that may need to be filled or downed branches with sharp thorns. Is your area prone to groundhogs digging up large chunks of your yard? These tunneled trails are not only unsightly but also can serve as tripping hazards. Check with your local hardware store or pest removal agency to rid yourself of these pesky pests in the most humane way possible. Remedy these issues quickly to help keep you, your family and friends safe in the summer sun. GRILL WITH CAUTION Do your neighbors refer to you as the community grill master? Do your family members eagerly line up around the picnic table awaiting your next meat masterpiece? Be sure you’re at your

• Always use a funnel or oil spout when adding new oil and be careful not to overfill. best — and safest — when it comes time to dust off the tongs. Careless grilling can cause injuries, house fires and even explosions. If you’re cooking with gas, be sure to check your connections for leaks or blockages. Position your grill away from the house, deck and any flammable objects that could set ablaze if too close to an open fire. MORE TIPS The Allstate insurance company offers these tips for maintaining your health and safety during the summer: • Test tree houses, jungle gyms and swing sets for safety, making sure your outdoor equipment is on a level area and the legs are properly anchored; • Double-check wooden structures to be make sure the winter elements haven’t broken them down • Take extra care to maintain safety near swimming pools.

PROTECT YOUR HOME Count to 13. ... In that short time span at least one home burglary likely occurred in the United States, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The FBI says burglaries are the most common threat to our homes and are most likely to occur during the summer months. Long vacations and family get-togethers that take us away from home are two of the main reasons www.desertstarweekly.com

police report an uptick of summertime stealing. Here are more burglaryrelated statistics from the FBI: • More than 2.5 million home invasions occur every year • July and August are the most frequent months for break-ins; • Only 17 percent of U.S. homes have a security system • 1 out of 3 residential assaults are a result of

burglary.We can all agree that those numbers are alarming. So what will you do about it? KNOW THE ENEMY The most common perpetrator of home invasion is a male under the age of 25, reports the FBI. Crooks may choose an unoccupied home with easy access and accessible escape routes. Be watchful of your surroundings and pay attention to any suspicious July 24, 2015

behavior in your area. Be sure to report any such incidents to your local authorities, who may be able to increase their patrol frequencies. You can never be too mindful of what may pose a threat to you and your family. WEAKNESSES The FBI warns citizens that windows are the most frequent points of entry during the warm weather months. An open window

that can be seen from the street may give a criminal an easy target. Be sure your windows have latches and even secondary locking devices. If sleeping or leaving the house with your windows open, make sure that the opening is not large enough to allow someone to reach through to remove any locks.

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FILM DVDs for Summer Viewing Pleasure BY THEDA KLEINHANS REICHMAN

Here are a few suggestions for summertime viewing on DVD. For thrills, laughs, photography insights, sci-fi suspense and a nostalgic look-back at the comedy of Joan Rivers check out: “Run All Night,” “While We’re Young,” “The Salt of the Earth,” “Ex Machina” and “That Show with Joan Rivers” All are now available on DVD.: Liam Neeson is an actor for all seasons. He can make you laugh, as he does with his cameo appearance in “Ted 2” or keeps you on the edge of your seat when he stars in action thrillers like Warner Bros. riveting “Run All Night” now available on DVD. In the film Neeson is a Brooklyn mobster and prolific hit man named Jimmy Conlon, also known as The Gravedigger. Ed Harris co-stars as Shawn Maguire, a mob boss and Conlon’s best friend. Now 55 years old, Conlon has seen better days. At this point, in his life he is haunted by the sins of his past and by a dogged police detective (Vincent D’Onofrio) who has been just one step behind Jimmy for 30 years. Special features include two featurettes— “Shoot All Night” and “Liam Neeson: Action All Night” and deleted scenes. From Warner Bros. rated R for strong violence, language including sexual references and some drug use.

and Amanda Seyfried. Soon the older filmmaker, Josh and his wife adapt a new life-style that includes hip-hop dance classes and mind-expanding parties. But with each attempt at being forever young, they begin to appreciate the rewards of being able to grow older together. Charles Grodin plays Cornelia’s father, a well-respected documentary filmmaker. Running time approximately 97 minutes. From Lionsgate, rated R for language.

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“While We’re Young” is a comedy for adults starring Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts as Josh and Cornelia. a middleaged couple who befriend a hip young duo, Adam Driver

“The Salt of the Earth,” a film directed by Wim Wenders and Juliano Ribeiro Salgado, was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award and an Academy Award this year in the Best Documentary Feature category. The film is a tribute to Sebastiao Salgado,who has traveled through the continents for the last 40 years in order to chronicle an ever changing humanity. He has witnessed some of the major events of our recent history, including international conflicts, starvation and exodus. Now, in later life, he is photographing pristine territories of wild fauna, flora and grandiose landscapes. The elder Salgado’s life and work are revealed to us by his son Juliano, who went with him during his last travels, and by Wim Wenders, also an avid photographer. Special features include over 35 minutes of beautifully shot deleted scenes, and commentary by Wenders and Salgado’s son, Juliano. The film has a running time of 110 minutes and is rated PG-13

for thematic material involving believe. It turns out, he has been disturbing images of violence and selected to take part in a study of human suffering and for nudity. artificial intelligence. If he accepts the challenge, he will be sworn •••••••••••••• to secrecy about everything that “Ex Machina,” written and happens during the one-week directed by Alex Garland (“28 study. The film raises questions Days Later” and “Dredd’) is a about consciousness, ethics, and thought-provoking sci-fi thriller responsibility in a technological that echoes the “Frankenstein” age. monster tale about a thinking There is a five-part featurette creature created in a laboratory. included entitled “Through the In this case the non-human entity Looking Glass: Creating Ex is a beguiling, seductive cyborg Machina” and a Q & A with Cast named Ava (Alicia Vikander). and Crew. From Lionsgate, rated As the story begins a young R for graphic nudity, language, programmer, Caleb Smith sexual references and some (Domhnall Gleeson), has just violence. . won a competition. The prize is the chance to spend one week •••••••••••••• at the secluded mountain estate It’s hard to believe that of his company’s brilliant CEO Joan Rivers is no longer with (Oscar Isaac). But there is more us, poking fun at just about to this visit than Caleb was led to everything from politics to

fashions. But before she took to the red carpet with daughter Melissa she hosted “That Show with Joan Rivers” and now 29 episodes from her first season are available on DVD. The halfhour show was one of the first syndicated daytime talk shows on TV and was produced by Joan and her husband Edgar. Each show included a monologue by Joan before featuring a celebrity and an ‘expert’ guest tackling a particular subject with hilarious results. “That Show” guest stars included: Johnny Carson, Ed Sullivan, Vivian Vance (TVs “I Love Lucy”), Rita Moreno, Shelley Berman, Lily Tomlin, James Earl Jones and many more. There are 4 DVDs with a total running time of 11 hours.

By KMIR News Staff NEW YORK (AP) - Marvel notched its 12th straight no. 1 debut at the box office with “AntMan” opening with $57.2 million. While slightly below previous stand-alone superhero films for Marvel, “Ant-Man,” starring Paul Rudd, is one of the comic book studio’s lesser known heroes. “Ant-Man” took over the top spot from Universal’s popular spinoff “Minions,” which made $49.3 million in its second week. Amy Schumer’s “Trainwreck” also opened strongly, earning $30 million and a lot of buzz for the comedian’s big-screen debut. The top 20 movies at U.S. and Canadian theaters Friday through Monday, followed by distribution studio, gross, number of theater locations, average receipts per location, total gross and number of weeks in release, as compiled Monday by Rentrak:

1. “Ant-Man,” Disney, $57,225,526, 3,856 locations, $14,841 average, $57,225,526, 1 week. 2. “Minions,” Universal, $49,274,730, 4,311 locations, $11,430 average, $215,766,440, 2 weeks. 3. “Trainwreck,” Universal, $30,097,040, 3,158 locations, $9,530 average, $30,097,040, 1 week. 4. “Inside Out,” Disney, $11,544,080, 3,263 locations, $3,538 average, $306,247,046, 5 weeks. 5. “Jurassic World,” Universal, $11,454,975, 3,117 locations, $3,675 average, $611,228,810, 6 weeks. 6. “Terminator Genisys,” Paramount, $5,402,189, 2,814 locations, $1,920 average, $80,642,314, 3 weeks. 7. “Magic Mike XXL,” Warner Bros., $4,448,045, 2,577 locations, $1,726 average, $58,584,009, 3 weeks.

8. “Gallows,” Warner Bros., $4,011,094, 2,720 locations, $1,475 average, $18,012,685, 2 weeks. 9. “Bajrangi Bhaijaan,” Eros Entertainment, $2,621,282, 257 locations, $10,200 average, $2,621,282, 1 week. 10. “Ted 2,” Universal, $2,602,390, 1,582 locations, $1,645 average, $77,359,250, 4 weeks. 11. “Mr. Holmes,” Roadside Attractions, $2,434,908, 361 locations, $6,745 average, $2,434,908, 1 week. 12. “Self/Less,” Focus Features, $2,268,476, 2,353 locations, $964 average, $10,331,633, 2 weeks. 13. “Max,” Warner Bros., $1,912,435, 1,508 locations, $1,268 average, $37,888,090, 4 weeks. 14. “Spy,” 20th Century Fox, $1,506,082, 939 locations, $1,604 average, $106,598,905, 7 weeks.

Ultron,” Disney, $468,050, 292 locations, $1,603 average, $455,998,417, 12 weeks. 19. “Mad Max: Fury Road,” Warner Bros., $384,349, 268 locations, $1,434 average, $150,986,661, 10 weeks. 20. “Dope,” Open Road, $297,352, 221 locations, $1,345 average, $16,118,815, 5 weeks. Source KMIR

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15. “Amy,” A24 Films, $1,110,210, 435 locations, $2,552 average, $4,177,507, 3 weeks. 16. “Baahubali (Telugu),” BlueSky Cinemas, $1,014,840, 160 locations, $6,343 average, $6,109,888, 2 weeks. 17. “San Andreas,” Warner Bros., $589,541, 402 locations, $1,467 average, $151,244,307, 8 weeks. 18. “Avengers: Age Of

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: HEALTHMETRX ACO 1200 NAGOYA WAY, W-16, SAN PEDRO. Los Angeles. Full name of registrant: CATHOLIC HEALTH ACO LLC 1200 NAGOYA WAY, W-16, SAN PEDRO, CA 90731. Business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: NORAMAE RITA MUNSTER, MANAGING MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on July 22, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201507851. 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 July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: MADE 6520 MAGNOLIA AVE, RIVERSIDE, CA 92506. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: RHEIANA MARIYA ALDERETTE 3367 2ND ST. RIVERSIDE, CA. 92501. 2b. RICO ANGELO ALDERETTE 3367 2ND ST. RIVERSIDE CA 92501. Business is conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE. 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: RHEIANA M ALDERETTE. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on July 15, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201507475 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 July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 2015. DSW15-7145 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JOSEPHINE ANN McFERRAN CASE NO. INP1500456 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of JOSEPHINE ANN McFERRAN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CANDACE J. DESMOND in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that CANDACE J. DESMOND be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: August 03, 2015 at 8:45AM in Dept. 1A located at 46200 Oasis Street, Indio, CA 92201. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: KLEAN TOUCH 22711 SAFARI BLUM RD, SKY VALLEY, CA 92241. Riverside County. PO BOX 1146, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Full name of registrant: JANET- -ESPARZA 22711 SAFARI BLUM RD, SKY VALLEY, CA 92241. 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: JANET ESPARZA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 22, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201506476 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 July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2015. DSW15-7142 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: MOTHERS VAULT 79915 GRASMERE AVE, INDIO, CA 92203. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: SHAUN ZSHAAN ABID 79915 GRASMERE AVE, INDIO CA 92203. 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: SHAUN ZSHAAN ABID. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on July 14, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201507419 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 July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2015. DSW15-7141 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: REEF HOUSE 43659 FREESIA, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: RONALD PAUL RIO REIF 43659 FREESIA, INDIO CA 92201. Business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: RONALD PAUL RIO REIF.This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on July 14, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201507344 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 July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2015. DSW15-7140 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: AIRPORT EXCLUSIVE RIDES MJD (1) EXCLUSIVE RIDES (2) AIRPORT CABS 73525 SHADOW MOUNTAIN DR UNIT #5, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: JOSEFINA “E” LOPEZ ROJO 73525 SHADOW MOUNTAIN DR UNIT #5, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. 2b. MARIAJOSE- -DOMINGUEZ LOPEZ 73525 SHADOW MOUNTAIN DR UNIT #5, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 07-01-2015. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: JOSEFINA “E” LOPEZ ROJO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on July 1, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201506893 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 July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2015. DSW15-7138 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: COACHELLA SOFTWARE (1) QUILTALBUM 1233 TIFFANY CIRCLE SOUTH,, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: MELVYN STUART LYNN 2255 S YOSEMITE DR PALM SPRINGS CA 92264. 2b. JAMES STANLEY FIEDLER 1233 TIFFANY CIR S PALM SPRINGS CA 92262. Business is conducted by: GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious

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business name(s) listed above on 2009. 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: MELVYN STUART LYNN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on July 8, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R201507125 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 July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2015. DSW15-7139 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: MAISON ENCORE 505 E. INDUSTRIAL PLACE, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County 2295 E. ALEJO ROAD, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Full name of registrant: THOMAS –WHELAN 2295 E. ALEJO ROAD, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. 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: THOMAS- -WHELAN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 25, 2015. Peter Aldana, AssessorCounty Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201506639 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 July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2015. DSW15-7136 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: AFFORDABLE LIQUIDATORS BY JJ VALENTINE 66240 PIERSON BLVD., DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA. 92240 0915. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ROBERT WYNNE IRWIN 66588 MISSION LAKE BLVD., DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 2b. GLORIA ENDRA IRWIN 66588 MISSION LAKES BLVD., DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05-25-2010. 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: ROBERT W. IRWIN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 12, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201506060. 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 July 3, 10, 17, 24, 2015. DSW15-7135 N O T I C E O F T R U S T E E ’ S S A L E T. S . N o . 15-20392-SP-CA Title No. 150063518-CA-VOI A.P.N. 641-082-008-7 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/30/2007. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Gilberto S. Calderon and Maria Eduvina Calderon, husband and wife, as community property, with right of survivorship. Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 04/05/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0230208 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Riverside County, California. Date of Sale: 08/17/2015 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: In front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $275,136.84 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 66353 Estrella Avenue, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 A.P.N.: 641-082-008-7 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for

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any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.ndscorp.com/ sales, using the file number assigned to this case 15-20392-SP-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 07/23/2015 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1230 Columbia Street, Suite 680 San Diego, CA 92101 Toll Free Phone: 888-2644010 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com/sales Zahara Joyner, Trustee Sales Representative A-4536162 07/24/2015, 07/31/2015, 08/07/2015. DSW15-7148 N O T I C E O F T R U S T E E ’ S S A L E T. S . N o . 15-20519-SP-CA Title No. 150092792-CA-VOI A.P.N. 650-134-013-7 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/21/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Jaime Perea and Maria G Perea, husband and wife as joint tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 10/02/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0727893 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Riverside County, California. Date of Sale: 08/12/2015 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: In front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $386,551.40 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 31758 Thelma Avenue, Thousand Palms, CA 92276 A.P.N.: 650-134-013-7 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before

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you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 15-20519-SP-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 07/17/2015 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1230 Columbia Street, Suite 680 San Diego, CA 92101 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 714730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com/ sales Zahara Joyner, Trustee Sales Representative A-4533792 07/17/2015, 07/24/2015, 07/31/2015. DSW15-7144 APN: 626-264-016-5 T.S. No. 023023-CA NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEIMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 8/9/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYEROn 8/5/2015 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 8/17/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0532636, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: KATHLEEN E. DERFLER, A SINGLE PERSONWILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AUCTION.COM ROOM, 2410 WARDLOW ROAD #104, CORONA, CA 92880all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUSTThe street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be:248 EAST DESERT FALLS DRIVE PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92211The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $268,721.70 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 023023-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. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800) 280-2832 Publish: 7/10/2015, 7/17/2015, 7/24/2015. DSW15-7133

Scaled-Down Immigrant Healthcare Bill Passes

By Desert Star Staff Undocumented immigrants who had hoped to get Medi-Cal coverage this year will have to wait, but they may be able to buy into plans on the Covered California exchange. The scaled-back version of Senate Bill 4 passed the state Assembly Committee on Health on Tuesday. According to attorney Amparo Cid with the

California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation, the new version of the bill simply directs the state to ask the feds for permission to let undocumented immigrants buy coverage through the state exchange with their own money – meaning no subsidies. - which currently is s forbidden under the Affordable Care Act. “For certain families, being able to utilize the marketplace

to purchase health insurance might be beneficial,” Cid said. “It’s probably still unaffordable, but it’s a step.” The original version of the socalled “Health for All” bill, which passed the state Senate last month, would have opened up Medi-Cal to adult undocumented immigrants. But that part of the bill was dropped because of cost concerns. It’s expected to

be reintroduced in 2016. The state budget, passed last month, did include $40 million to extend Medi-Cal coverage to all income-eligible children, regardless of immigration status – a move Cid said her group applauds. “It’s absolutely historic,” she said. “It’s absolutely a community victory that, in California, we are saying that individuals matter.”

This is the last week for bills to be heard before the end of the summer session. Several other health-care measures will get committee hearings, including bills to require updated healthprovider directories, limit out-ofpocket prescription costs and stop surprise billing from out-ofnetwork providers. The text of SB 4 is online at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov

Report suggest US children left behind in economic recovery

By Kyle Potter ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A new report on child welfare that found more U.S. children living in poverty than before the Great Recession belies the fanfare of the nation’s economic turnaround. Twenty-two percent of American children were living in poverty in 2013 compared with 18 percent in 2008, according to the latest Kids Count Data Book, with poverty rates nearly double among African-Americans and American Indians and problems

most severe in South and Southwest. The report, released Tuesday from the child advocacy group the Annie E. Casey Foundation, showed some signs of slight improvement, including high school graduation rates at an all-time high and a dipping percentage of uninsured children. But the bright spots weren’t enough to offset a picture that many children have been left behind amid the nation’s economic recovery. Here are some things to

DIFFERING CAUSES The foundation’s studies cover 16 different measures, delving into economic well-being, health care, education and family and community issues. The problems extend beyond - and in some cases drive - increasing poverty rates. More children were raised in single-parent homes in 2013 than in 2008, and fewer lived with parents with secure employment. Foundation President Patrick

STRUGGLING IN THE SOUTH States in the South and Southwest continued a steady run at the bottom of the Kids Count rankings for overall child well-being, with issues including economic standing and education. According to the report, 1 in 3 children from Mississippi live in poverty. Twelve percent of teens from Mississippi and Louisiana were neither in school •••••••••••••• nor working. Fifteen percent A MIX OF FIXES of Nevada children didn’t have McCarthy likened child health insurance, compared poverty to a “particularly with the nation-best 2 percent pernicious form of cancer,” in Massachusetts. and he prescribed a cocktail of •••••••••••••• economic policies and fixes to MIDWEST ON TOP tackle it. Minnesota nabbed the Tax credits and additional report’s top ranking, taking a support such as food stamps spot generally reserved for a could give low-income families Northeast state and rounding out a much-needed boost, and the Midwest’s strong pattern of job training could provide supporting children. help for struggling to get an McCarthy said there’s not economic foothold. Businesses much to make of one state should implement more family- usurping another for a top spot. friendly policies, and a massive Instead, he focused on the infrastructure repair campaign broader regional patterns: New could create countless jobs. England and Midwestern states “None of them is a magic generally occupy the top 10 bullet. When you put them all while the South and Southwest together, you start to put the struggle in the bottom rankings. children on a path to success,” “That’s where you see a he said. difference in day-to-day lives,” •••••••••••••• he said. Source KMIR /AP

By Desert Star Staff Relations between Cuba and the US took another step forward Monday as the Cuban embassy reopened in Washington and the US embassy began operations in Havana. The agreement restoring diplomatic relations came into effect at midnight last night. Maintenance crews at the US Department of State put up the Cuban flag in the main lobby around 4am local time Monday. With the flags arranged alphabetically, Cuba assumed its rightful place between Croatia and Cyprus. It was the first time the island nation’s banner has been displayed in the building; according to the State Department’s protocol office, the lobby was dedicated on January 5, 1961 – two days after the US broke diplomatic relations with Cuba. Media assembled in front of the Cuban embassy on 16th Street in Washington, DC, for the grand opening ceremony-taking place at 10:30am local time. The mansion had been operating as an interest’s section, under the auspices of the Swiss embassy, since 1977. Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez, leading the Cuban delegation to the US. Speaking at the reception following the flag raising, Rodriguez credited the “firm and wise leadership of Fidel Castro” and said the flag hoisted today

was the same one that was taken down in 1961. It was kept safe in Florida in anticipation of this day, he said. “As we fly again the flag that embodies the struggle of our people for national independence against the greatest challenges and dangers, we pay tribute to those who fell in defense of our nation, with absolute confidence in those who will continue to serve it with honor,” Rodriguez said. The Cuban minister also relayed a message of goodwill from President Raul Castro, who endorsed the decision to rebuild diplomatic relations based on mutual respect. “Only the lifting of the economic, commercial and financial blockade, which has caused so much harm and suffering to our people, the return of the occupied territory Guantanamo and the respect for Cuba’s sovereignty, will lend some meaning to the event you are witnessing today,” Rodriguez said, adding that “the challenge is great because there have never been normal relations between our people.” Later in the day, Rodriguez met with Secretary of State John Kerry at the State Department, the first such visit since 1958. The meeting ran long and delayed the scheduled press conference by almost an hour. “Today we begin to repair what was damaged and to open

what has been close for many years,” Kerry told reporters, calling the embassy reopening “a historic and long overdue step in the right direction.” Though differences between the US and Cuban governments remain, the policy change reflects the reality “that the cold war ended long ago, and that interests of both countries are better served by engagement than by estrangement,” Kerry explained. While praising the current step in rebuilding relations between the US and Cuba, Rodriguez noted that full normalization will come only when the US lifts the blockade, hands over the “illegally occupied” territory of Guantanamo Bay, and compensate Cuba for “human and economic damages” inflicted

by the decades-long siege of the island nation. Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Roberta Jacobson and current chief of the US Interests Section in Havana Jeffrey DeLaurentis represented the US at the embassy ceremony. The US flag will be raised at the embassy in Havana on August 14, when Secretary Kerry heads to Cuba for an official visit. Announcing the reopening of embassies earlier this month, President Barack Obama said the US needed to support its values through engagement, not blockade. “We don’t have to be imprisoned by the past. If something isn’t working, we can and will change,” Obama said. Speaking to reporters at the

McCarthy said that particularly troubling is an increase in the share of kids living in poor communities, regardless of their own families’ economic standing. The report says 1 in 7 children live in those areas, marked by poor schools and a lack of a safe place to play. “They’re more likely to fall down the economic ladder, less likely to be employed and more likely to get in trouble,” McCarthy said.

(AP Photo/Jim Mone, File). FILE - In this April 2, 2015, file photo, Michelle Halonen, enjoying the warm day with daughters Madilyn, left, and Ellie at a park in St. Louis Park, Minn. know about the report:

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State Department Monday, the visiting Cuban minister called the relations with Washington “asymmetric,” and noted that Cuba was not blockading anyone, barring anyone’s citizens from visiting, or occupying anyone’s territory. Still, he was optimistic about the prospect of real change in relations with the US. “We strongly believe we can both cooperate and coexist in a civilized way,” Rodriguez said. As for questions about political changes in Cuba as a result of the normalization, he brushed them off by saying that “political opening in Cuba happened in 1959,” the year Castro’s revolutionary forces overthrew the US-backed dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista. www.desertstarweekly.com