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‘Charity at Home’

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Desert Classic Charities Presents $900,000 to 29 Coachella Valley Charities

By Desert Star Staff La Quinta, Calif. – Today, Desert Classic Charities presented $900,000 to 29 local non-profit organizations that mentor and serve tens of thousands of children annually or provide aid to those struggling with food insecurity, homelessness, and abuse.

For 60 years, Desert Classic Charities has

championed Coachella Valley charities by contributing over $60 million to help support hundreds of nonprofit organizations that strengthen the quality of life of local children and families across the Coachella Valley.

The 29 groups that received Desert Classic Charities grants during Tuesday’s annual check

By Desert Star Staff Iran’s assault on bases housing US troops in Iraq was intended to smash American military infrastructure rather than kill soldiers; an Iranian commander told state television. He promised further strikes in the region.

Iran launched a volley of ballistic missiles at two bases in Iraq in the early hours of Wednesday morning, bringing the two countries to the brink of war. However, no American or Iraqi casualties were sustained, and US President Donald Trump responded with economic sanctions instead of military action.

Speaking on Iranian state television on Thursday, the

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) aerospace commander, Amir Ali Hajizadeh, elaborated on the operation the previous day.

We didn’t seek to kill.

We tried to hit the enemy’s military machine.

Hajizadeh added that expelling American troops from the Middle East would be “appropriate revenge” for the death of IRGC Major General Qassem Soleimani, who the US assassinated in a drone strike at Baghdad airport on Friday.

He said that the attack would be the start of a series of similar strikes across the region.

presentation ceremony at the Classic Club in Palm Desert ranged from the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, Martha’s Village & Kitchen and Operation Safe House to the Family YMCA of the Desert, the Children’s Discovery Museum, and six Boys & Girls Clubs across the Coachella Valley.

“Desert Classic Charities is proud to continue its sixty-

year tradition of giving back to the Coachella Valley this year by awarding more than $900,000 to 29 organizations serving youth and those in need in communities across the valley,” said Desert Classic Charities President and CEO John Foster. “We’re honored to support Coachella Valley charities that are making an instrumental change in

strengthening the lives of local children and families.”

Organizations that received grants on Tuesday expressed their appreciation to Desert Classic Charities, saying the funds provide a vital lifeline for ensuring their programs to improve lives can continue to thrive.

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Missile strikes on US bases aimed at damaging America’s ‘military machine.’

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Experts Meet to Reduce Wildlife Collisions on CA Roads

Experts say California needs a lot more wildlife crossings such as this one to reduce the number of vehicle collisions and reconnect habitats fragmented by roads, advocates say. (Calif. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife)

By Desert Star Staff REDDING, Calif. -Collisions between vehicles and animals killed hundreds of thousands of animals

and 12 people on California roads in 2017. Today, experts in transportation and wildlife management are at a summit in Redding to

address the problem.

Wesley Stroud, Caltrans environmental office chief, said his agency and others are working to identify the best

places to build overpasses and under-crossings for wildlife -- especially larger animals, such as bear and bighorn sheep -- that lead to larger crashes with more deaths, injuries and property damage.

“Elk, antelope and deer are kind of the big ones that we really need to focus on,” he said, “because if you can get those animals to cross, you can make minor adjustments to those crossings to facilitate other, smaller animals to cross as well.”

The symposium brings together local, state and federal agencies as well as conservation groups, to map out migration patterns and study problem areas where roads and water systems block species from migrating between their winter and summer ranges.

Stafford Lehr, a deputy director at the California Department of Fish and

Wildlife, praised the state’s biodiversity initiative and said it’s crucial to reconnect fragmented habitats so animal populations can thrive.

“Animals have been prevented from commingling,” he said, “and we have seen dramatic population losses, loss of genetic diversity, because there’s not a constant flow of new animals into or out of a population.”

Researchers from the University of California at Davis also are studying roadkill patterns and, so far, the state has identified 15 known wildlife collision “hot spots.” The idea is to address these concerns during the planning stages before new transportation projects and housing or commercial developments are built.

Support for this reporting was provided by The Pew Charitable Trusts.

Federal Refugee Policy Creates Tension in the Midwest

By Desert Star Staff Tense debates have surfaced in the upper Midwest over whether to accept refugees at the local level.

Local governments were given the authority to choose in an order signed by President Donald Trump.

In response to the order, Gov. Tony Evers issued a letter affirming Wisconsin’s support of refugees.

But at the county level, some of the debate has been more nuanced, including whether there should be caps on numbers of refugees.

While no Wisconsin community has voted to stop accepting refugees, Richelle Friedman, director of public policy for the Coalition on Human Needs, says the rhetoric is still unnerving.

“Our unwillingness to accept people that are in

desperate situations I think does not reflect positively on us as a nation,” she states.

In neighboring Minnesota, Beltrami County officials voted this week not to accept refugees. The vote was seen as symbolic, since the county hasn’t resettled refugees for some time.

A spirited debate in North Dakota last month resulted in a county board’s close vote to continue accepting refugees, but capping the number.

As these debates play out, Friedman says local governments should remind themselves how vital a role refugees can play once they are resettled in certain communities.

“Often, immigrants and In the past 20 years, Wisconsin has accepted roughly 17,000 refugees. (Fabio Penna/Flickr) refugees are hard working,” she stresses. “They’re In communities where the potential cost burden to our fund for reporting on dedicated. They’re people that there’s been resistance to for local governments.

Budget Policy & Priorities, want to make a better life for resettle newcomers, opponents Disclosure: Coalition on Census, Children’s Issues, themselves and their family.” have cited concerns over Human Needs contributes Poverty Issues.

Researcher: Future of Food Depends on Climate Resilience

By Desert Star Staff COLUMBUS, Ohio -Without a sustained cold snap yet this winter, Ohio again is experiencing an unseasonable season.

And an agricultural researcher says these unconventional weather patterns and other impacts of climate change are threatening the future of the food system.

Soil scientist and educator Laura Lengnick, founder and principal consultant for Cultivating Resilience, explains that growers have experienced reduced yields in recent years because of heavy, flooding rains followed by increased dry spells. She says

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there are other, more subtle, effects on food production.

“Winters are warming, fruit trees are blooming earlier and then we’re losing crops because we have a late freeze that kills the blossoms,” she points out.

Lengnick says the good news is the growing interest in sustainable farming practices that can slow down climate change by trapping carbon.

“Midwest farmers are leading this change, actually, in agriculture, and that is really focusing in on building soil health,” she states.

“For example, no till, cover crops and more diversified cropping systems.”

Lengnick will dive deeper into the agricultural solutions to climate change during her keynote address, “Climate Change, Resilience, and the Future of Food,” at the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association’s annual conference on Feb. 14.

Lengnick notes that resilience is not just about bouncing back from climate impacts, but also reducing future risks.

“There’s a lot we can learn from resilience thinking about how to change the way that we’ve organized our food system, so that when these disturbances happen, there’s less damage or maybe even January 10, 2020

no damage so we never need to bounce back,” she states.

Lengnick says our food choices also play a role in slowing down and reversing climate change.

“I urge consumers to look for and support products,

farmers and products that are using these kinds of sustainable agriculture tools,” she stresses. “It’s a big shift and it’s a way that we all can support a more resilient agriculture and food system.”

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New Data Offers New Hope in Battle Against Cancer

By Desert Star Staff New data is providing fresh hope in the fight against cancer.

An annual report from the American Cancer Society reveals the cancer death rate fell 2.2% between 2016 and 2017 -- the largest ever single year decline.

Cancer mortality rates have decreased 29% since 1991, resulting in roughly 2.9 million fewer cancer deaths in the U.S. April Dzubic, executive director of the American Cancer Society in Missouri, says progress is encouraging and empowering.

“I hope people continue to believe in the progress that we’re making and find

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a way to be a part of it by encouraging people you love to get the screenings that they need and living healthy lifestyles,” she states.

“There’s something that every single person can do.”

The report cites reduced mortality for melanoma and lung cancer as a driver of the overall drop in cancer mortality rates.

Dzubic adds that advances in cancer research and treatment options also are behind the decline, as well as advocacy efforts to improve access to health care.

Dzubic notes that progress in mortality rates has stalled for three cancers that can be detected early.

“With breast, and with prostate and with colorectal cancer, those are three major cancers that we have screening tests for early detection, and colon cancer even prevention -- so we have the tools at our fingertips,” she states.

Despite a rapid decline in recent years, Dzubic notes

An estimated 13,000 Missourians are expected to die from cancer in 2020. (Pixabay) lung cancer still is responsible for the most cancer deaths.

She says while smoking is not the only cause of lung cancer, she adds it’s something that can be addressed.

“It’s the biggest thing that we can actually control and

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Desert Classic Charities Board of Director’s President John Foster.

Photo courtesy of Desert Classic Charities.

Continued from Page 1 “Desert Classic Charities’ support means we’re able to give our club members and our communities a better and

for a disease that is taking too many people who live here.”

Roughly 606,000 Americans are expected to die from cancer in 2020, including about 13,000 people in Missouri.

Desert Classic Charities’ grants helps the Boys & Girls Club of Coachella Valley build better futures for youth in our region.”

Coachella Valley Rescue Mission Executive Director Darla Burkett agreed, saying, “Desert Classic Charities helps make it possible for the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission to provide critical services to the homeless, hungry, and hurting in the valley. With the help of Desert Classic Charities, we are bringing positive changes and transforming countless lives among those who are struggling in the Coachella Valley.”

On Tuesday, 16 nonprofit organizations that provide structured programs for children received grants from Desert Classic Charities. They included:

Boys & Girls Club of Mecca Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs Children’s Discovery Museum Coachella Valley Boxing Club Family YMCA of The Desert First Tee of the Coachella Valley The John F. Kennedy Memorial Foundation for The Ophelia Project Pathfinder Ranch Tools for Tomorrow Pegasus Riding Academy

Academy of Musical Performance Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Desert Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City Boys & Girls Club of Coachella Boys & Girls Club of Indio Boys & Girls Club of La Quinta

Additionally, the following 13 charities that provide food and shelter for the hungry, homeless, and abused also received grants. They included: Coachella Valley Rescue Mission Father’s Heart Ranch F.I.N.D. Food Now Galilee Center Martha’s Village and Kitchen Olive Crest Operation Safe House Shelter from The Storm The Well in The Desert United Cerebral Palsy, Inland Empire Loma Linda Children’s Hospital, Indio Clinic Angel View Children’s Fund

Missile strikes on US bases aimed at damaging America’s ‘military machine.’

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brighter future,” said Boys & Girls Club of Coachella Valley Chief Executive Officer Quinton Egson. “We are proud to serve more than 6,000 children in Coachella Valley every year.

make change of to impact lung cancer,” she states. “In Missouri, we have the lowest tobacco taxes as a state. We are not funding our cessation programs the way that we need to. So, there’s a lot we can and should do in Missouri

bases. However, the Iraqi government confirmed that it received warning of the strikes, enabling US troops to take precautionary measures and activate air defense systems. Nevertheless, the missiles struck with pinpoint January 10, 2020

accuracy, demonstrating the advancement of Tehran’s military technology in recent years.

Earlier in the day, IRGC commander Abdollah Araghi also said that Iran would take “harsher revenge soon,”

without elaborating further.

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei both stated that the Islamic Republic’s ultimate goal is the removal of US troops from the Middle East.

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Variety Awards Luncheon 2020

Mary Jane Dante, Honoree actor Robert De Niro, Actor Michael Dante, and Janee Pennington. Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause Variety always holds a luncheon to honor Actors and Directors for their films. The luncheon is by invitation only, and several hundred people come to be a part of this awards ceremony. The Variety Creative Impact Awards and 10 Directors to Watch event is always held the day after the Palm Springs International Film Festival, PSIFF, gala.

This is an extraordinary luncheon that honors some of the top names in the film industry by Variety and also acknowledges some up and coming talent in the directorial part of film making.

Movie icon Robert De Niro was honored with the Variety Creative Impact in Acting Award for his role in the movie, The Irishman. The award was presented by another famous name, director Martin Scorsese. They have worked together on many films, and Scorsese said he hopes there will be many more films they make together. Todd Phillips was given the Variety Creative Impact in Directing Awards, which is a very high honor for directing. His award was presented by actor Joaquin Phoenix. Lena Waithe was awarded the Variety Creative Impact in Producing Award and was presented by AT&T with presenter Cynthia Erivo.

Variety’s 10 directors to watch included, Esteban Arango for “Blast Beat,” Nicholas Bedos for “La Belle Epoque” and Radha Blank for “The 40 Year Old Version”.

Janisza Bravo for “Zola,” Mati Diop for “Atlandics,” Rupert Goold for “Judy,” Ladi Ly for “Les Miserables:, Shannon Murphy for “Baby Teeth,” Chase Palmer for the film “Naked Singularity” and Nicole Riegel for the film “Holler.” This luncheon puts the spotlight on all these new and exciting Directors.

Other guests included Variety members Michelle Sobrino, Claudia Eller, and Steve Gaydos, PSIFF Chairman Harold Matzner with Lorene Seafaria from “Hustlers” and Toby Wallace from “The Society.” Also, actor

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Udo Kier who got a Star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars that afternoon. Other actors and local dignitaries

Actor Joaquin Phoenix and Honoree director Todd Phillips. Photo by Pat Krause

arrived to see the Awards being given. Actor Michael Dante and his wife spoke to Robert De Niro, who he

had met years before. Again the honorees, directors, and presenters walked a Red Carpet for photographers

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Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce Are “The Two Popes”

You don’t have to be Catholic to be charmed by Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce in “The Two Popes,” a film about Pope Benedict XVI and the current pope Francis.

And while the film deals with conversations between the two clerics, revealing parts of their lives they regret or wish were different, it is also sprinkled with humor and warm memories of their years of service in the priesthood.

On the sunny side, during a visit with the pope in Rome Francis watches one of Benedict’s favorite TV shows, the Austrian “Kommissar Rex,” about a crime solving dog. Later Francis introduces Benedict to the joys of watching soccer matches on TV. Benedict soon becomes a fan of the sport and even is delighted when Germany defeats Argentina in a match. Such is not the case for Francis, who is devastated when his team loses.

As written by Anthony McCarten (“The Theory of Everything,” “Darkest Hour” and “Bohemian Rhapsody”) we watch a friendship

develop between these two men of God who served Him in different ways.

The film begins in Vatican City as 115 cardinals come together to elect a new pope after the death of John Paul II. The eventual choice is German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (Hopkins). It is obvious that Argentine Cardinal Bergoglio (Pryce) doesn’t want to be considered as a potential candidate and after the choice is made he returns home to Argentina.

At this point the film goes back in time. Francis is young, in love and eager to get married. However things change dramatically following a serious conversation he has with a priest during confession. Whatever was said convinces him to devote his life to God as a priest.

As time goes by, he is loved by his congregation and the priests who serve under him, but things change for everyone when Argentina becomes embroiled in a “dirty war” that endangers the lives of its people. Unfortunately, out of fear Frances does not stand

up against the military regime.

To the present day Francis still feels remorse for not having done more to fight against the dictators at the time.

Benedict wishes he had been able to interact more with people. Even in his youth he was an introvert who loved reading and playing the piano more than socializing with others. However he does tell Francis that he did enjoy

music by the Beatles and he can play their music on the piano. And he does.

It is interesting to note how much these two actors resemble the pontiffs they portray. In fact Jonathan Pryce said one of his kids joked with him saying, “Are you sure you’re not really the Pope?”

Near the end of the film, before Francis returns home to Argentina, he gives

6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Puerto Rico

NBC News Staff A 6.4 magnitude earthquake jolted southern Puerto Rico on Tuesday morning, killing at least one man, damaging homes and businesses and cutting power to swaths of the island a day after a 5.8 magnitude quake shook the US territory, officials said.

Tuesday’s quake — the strongest and most damaging of a series of quakes that have hit the island since December 28 — moved Gov. Wanda Vázquez Garced to declare a state of emergency, activating the Puerto Rico National Guard.

Power outages and damage have been reported near the island’s southern coast, including in the city of Ponce, where a 77-year-old man was killed and at least eight others were injured, Ponce emergency management director Angel Vasquez said Tuesday morning. www.desertstarweekly.com

The 6.4 quake struck at 4:24 a.m. (3:24 a.m. ET), centered just off Puerto Rico’s southern coast, about 6 miles south Indios, a town of a couple thousand people, the US Geological Survey said.

More than 400,000 of the island’s 3.1 million people would have felt strong or very strong shaking, the USGS estimates, though the entire island would have felt lesser effects.

Several aftershocks followed, including a magnitude 5.6 temblor striking just south of Indios at 7:18 a.m., USGS said.

Riko Gonzalez and his parents were sleeping in their home in Yauco, near Indios, when the 6.4 quake struck.

They awoke to a rumble and scurried out of the house. China and glasses were smashed on the kitchen floor, he said.

It was “horrible, nothing

compared to the (magnitude) 5s from yesterday,” Gonzalez told CNN. “People are afraid to go to bed, to then be woken up to worse earthquakes than the day before,” he said.

In Guayanilla, just north of Indios, parts of the Inmaculada Conception church were in ruins Tuesday. Part of an exterior wall collapsed, and piles of rubble lay on the ground, pictures posted to Facebook showed.

Homes also were damaged in Guayanilla, Mayor Nelson Torres said in a phone interview with CNN affiliate WAPA. The Guayanilla area already was counting its losses from a day earlier. A significant tourist attraction, the picturesque Punta Ventana rock formation and arch on the coast, collapsed because of Monday’s shaking, the mayor said.

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In Ponce, some 15 miles east of the quake’s epicenter, workers at Damas hospital were evacuating all patients except for those in intensive care, the facility’s executive director Dr. Pedro Benitez told WAPA. “(Patients) were running around the hallways, so we had to get them out of the building for their own safety,” Benitez said.

Widespread power outages Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority reported widespread outages across the island after its power plants activated an auto protective mechanism following Tuesday’s quake. A power plant near Guayanilla was damaged, it said.

“If no other (major) issues occur with our system, we should reenergize early during the day,” the authority said Tuesday morning on Twitter.

Vázquez Garced urged citizens to remain calm as the government responds to the most recent quake in a statement posted on Twitter.

“I hope all are well. We are getting our information from @NMEADpr and @ DSPnoticias,” the tweet said.

“The entire government is active and in action. I ask our people to remain calm and urge you to remain safe.”

The earthquakes come more than two years after Hurricane Maria devastated the US territory in September 2017.

Benedict a brief tango lesson that is totally charming.

Shortly thereafter, Benedict decides to resign as pope due to health issues. At this point Francis is called back to Rome to select a new pontiff. To his dismay--he is the chosen one.

“The Two Popes” has a running time of 2 hours, 6 minutes and is rated PG-13 for thematic content and some disturbing violent images.

No tsunami is expected following Tuesday’s earthquakes, the US National Tsunami Warning Center said.

The magnitude of Tuesday morning’s largest quake was adjusted slightly downward in the hours after it struck, after initially being recorded as a 6.6.

Aftershocks are likely Tuesday’s quake continues a series of seismic events that have shaken Puerto Rico across 11 days. Hundreds of small earthquakes have hit the island since December 28, the USGS says, including at least 29 over magnitude 4.0.

A magnitude 5.8 tremor also struck just south of Indios on Monday morning. While that quake damaged some homes in Guanica and Guayanilla, no serious injuries were reported.

The earthquakes since December 28 appear to have been foreshocks to Tuesday morning’s largest quake, CNN meteorologist Pedram Javaheri said.

Tuesday’s quake “will trigger aftershocks, but these will decrease in frequency over time,” the USGS said in a news release.

This is the largest earthquake to hit Puerto Rico since 2014, when a 6.4 magnitude quake struck 61 miles northeast of the island. That quake briefly disrupted power and caused only minor damage to Puerto Rico, as it was centered much father offshore than Tuesday’s earthquake.

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Riverside County. Full name of registrant: DANIEL PAUL HICKS-RAMIREZ, 69867 KENT PLACE, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234; EMILY NICOLE RAMIREZ, 69867 KENT PLACE, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. 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: DANIEL PAUL HICKS-RAMIREZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMBER 06, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County ClerkRecorder File No. R-201915951. 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). January 3, 10, 17, 24, 2020. DSW20-5001 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: Laws Audio Video, 72791 Citrus Ct, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: Lavon Allen Watson, 72791 Citrus Ct, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 09/05/2019. 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: Lavon Allen Watson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on November 25, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201915527. 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).

DSW19-1111 December 20, 27, 2019, January 3, 10, 2020. DSW19-5202 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS SWAG FURNITURE OF PALM SPRINGS, 407 S INDUSTRIAL PL., PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Full name of registrant: AUDREY NOEL CHESSHER., 1243 VIA BENICIA, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed AUDREY NOEL CHESSHER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 22. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201915448. 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). December 20, 27, 2019, January 3, 10, 2020 DSW19-5200 APN: 663-421-002-8 TS No: CA08000732-18-1

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TO No: 02-18081939 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED November 29, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On February 26, 2020 at 09:00 AM, Auction.com Room, 2410 Wardlow Road #104, Corona, CA 92880, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on December 5, 2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0890690, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by JAMES A NAULS, AND DIANE E NAULS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for AMERICA`S WHOLESALE LENDER as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 12832 BRITTANY ROAD, 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 herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $203,391.43 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee.

In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property.

Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www.Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA0800073218-1. 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: 01/02/2020 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08000732-18-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866660-4288 Frances DePalma, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

Order Number 68221, Pub Dates: 01/10/2020, 01/17/2020, 01/24/2020, DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW20-5003 APN: 607-170-022-1 TS No: CA08000425-17-4 TO No: 190852445-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED July 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On February 14, 2020 at 09:00 AM, Auction.com Room, 2410 Wardlow Road #104, Corona, CA 92880, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on July 25, 2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0480803, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by BARBARA NICOLSON, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for COUNTRYWIDE MORTGAGE VENTURES, LLC DBA TRANS WEST HOME LOANS as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 78571 BLACKSTONE COURT, BERMUDA DUNES, CA 92203 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $489,301.52 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In

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addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property.

Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this

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property, you may call Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www.Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA0800042517-4. 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: _12/26/2019 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08000425-17-4 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Frances DePalma, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.

Order Number 67913, Pub Dates: 01/03/2020, 01/10/2020, 01/17/2020, DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW20-5000 APN: 661-151-018-5 TS No: CA07000754-18-3 TO No: 191016556-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED May 3, 2016. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On February 21, 2020 at 09:00 AM, In front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on May 4, 2016 as Instrument No. 2016-0180845, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by CHRISTOPHER H. WRIGHT, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC

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REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for CASTLE & COOKE MORTGAGE, LLC. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: LOT 203 OF TRACT NO. 4009, IN THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 65, PAGES 80 THROUGH 91 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, AND AS AMENDED BY MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 71, PAGES 57 THROUGH 68 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL OIL, OIL RIGHTS, NATURAL GAS RIGHTS, MINERAL RIGHTS, ALL OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES BY WHATSOEVER NAME KNOWN, AND ALL WATER, CLAIMS OR RIGHTS TO WATER, TOGETHER WITH APPURTENANT RIGHTS THERETO, WITHOUT HOWEVER, ANY RIGHT TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND NOR ANY PORTION OF THE SURFACE, AS EXCEPTED OR RESERVED BY DEED RECORDED AUGUST 1, 1968 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 68-74298, OFFICIAL RECORDS. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 64682 PINEHURST 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 herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $232,915.42 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at

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said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult

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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 Hudson & Marshall at 800.441.9401 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www.hudsonandmarshall.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA0700075418-3. 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: 12/20/2019 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07000754-18-3 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866-6604288 Frances DePalma, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.hudsonandmarshall.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Hudson & Marshall at 800.441.9401 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. Order Number 67759, Pub Dates: 12/27/2019, 01/03/2020, 01/10/2020, DESERT

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STAR WEEKLY. DSW19-5208 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000008414559 Title Order No.: 190875441 FHA/ VA/PMI No.: ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/01/2017. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 09/01/2017 as Instrument No. 2017-0366444 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: GRETHA A PHILLIPS, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 01/24/2020 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: IN FRONT OF THE CORONA CIVIC CENTER, 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA 92882. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 66755 1ST STREET, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92240 APN#: 639-323-010-5 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other com-

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mon designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $210,660.10. 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

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charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www. servicelinkASAP.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000008414559. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES and POSTING 714-730-2727 www.servicelinkASAP. com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 12/19/2019 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-4713639 12/27/2019, 01/03/2020, 01/10/2020. DSW19-5201

Secretary Bernhardt Encourages Continued Cooperation to Protect Water Users

By Desert Star Staff Washington – U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt, addressed the Colorado River Water Users Association’s annual conference today in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he praised basin leaders for reaching historic agreements this year to protect dependable water for the 40 million people who rely on the river every day. The Secretary also announced that the Department of the Interior (Department) will immediately begin work on a new report that will analyze the effectiveness of current Colorado River operational rules to ensure continued reliable water and power resources across the Southwest—a year ahead of when the current regulations require the report.

“This conference brings together the best ideas for managing the Colorado River,” said Secretary Bernhardt. “This year’s historic agreements once again demonstrated that the best way to protect the Colorado River is collaboration and cooperation, not litigation.

Looking ahead, we are eager to complete a review of our current operations by leveraging that collaborative approach to identify lessons learned from rules that have guided our operations since 2007. Thank you to CRWUA for providing the forum for launching this initiative.”

The Department of the Interior established current operational rules, known as the Colorado River Interim Guidelines for Lower Basin Shortages and Coordinated Operations for Lake Powell and Lake Mead, in 2007.

Those rules expire in 2026 and require a review and report as a first step in developing new or updated guidelines.

The Colorado River report will be prepared by the Bureau of Reclamation, in coordination with other federal agencies, the seven Colorado River basin states, Native American Tribes, and non-governmental organizations. The public will

also have the opportunity to provide input as the report is developed, which is expected to happen over the next year.

The Secretary also acknowledged challenges from two decades of extreme drought and reaffirmed the Department’s commitment to collaborative and innovative efforts to ensure reliable water from the river now and for future generations. Under new drought plans adopted this year, the seven Colorado River Basin States and the Republic of Mexico took historic action to encourage water conservation and reduce water use. Water savings under the new plans will begin Jan. 1, 2020.

Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation Brenda Burman led the Department’s negotiations to complete these historic agreements, which were signed at the Hoover Dam on May 20, 2019.

“The Colorado River Basin is a model for interstate and international cooperation. I applaud the extraordinary work of the states, Tribes, nongovernmental organizations, and our partners in Mexico that took action to protect the water supplies for the farms, families, and ecosystems that rely on the Colorado River,” said Commissioner Burman.

The Department’s work advances President Trump’s goals outlined in his Presidential Memorandum on Promoting the Reliable Supply and Delivery of Water in the West, which focuses on collaborative efforts to create efficiency and coordination, coordinate on infrastructure investments, address emergencies and disasters, identify and implement new technology and streamline the water space to more effectively deliver water and services to customers.

“It was an honor to host Secretary Bernhardt at this year’s conference. His presence underscores the importance of the work being done here as we prepare for the next stage in our efforts

U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt addressing the Colorado River Water Users Association’s annual conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo credit: Bureau of Reclamation photographer to preserve the Colorado River for future generations,” stated John Entsminger, General Manager, Southern Nevada Water Authority, incoming President CRWUA. “The Colorado River is one of the most critical water resources in the nation. The Drought Contingency Plan shows that even difficult challenges can be overcome through meaningful state and federal cooperation. The National Water Resources Association (NWRA) applauds the ongoing leadership of the basin states, Secretary Bernhardt and Commissioner Burman, to develop and implement water policy that works,” said Ian Lyle, Executive Vice President, National Water Resources Association.

“Collaborative efforts with the United States, the Basin States, and their water users and Mexico have been key to the success of managing water supplies, creating resiliency against drought and a more sustainable Colorado River,” said Tom Buschatzke, Director, Arizona Department of Water Resources. “Continuing and building upon those collaborative efforts are an absolute necessity, and I applaud Secretary Bernhardt’s

announcement today that the required review of the interim Guidelines will be expedited.”

“For 100 years, the Colorado River was managed without a full understanding of tribal water rights. I want to thank Secretary Bernhardt, Commissioner Burman, and the Department’s leadership team for acknowledging that history and laying the groundwork for meaningful changes moving forward,” said Dennis Patch, Chairman, Colorado River Indian Tribes in Parker, Arizona. “Today, the Secretary’s unparalleled commitment to incorporate tribal perspectives into this review and future guidelines marks a new era in River management and one that ensures that tribal leaders have a voice in protecting the River for future generations.”

Patrick O’Toole, President, Family Farm Alliance, was also present at the CRWUA conference, where his organization rolled out two new reports featuring profiles of key agricultural water users in the Colorado River Basin.

“We are pleased to see the priority that Secretary Bernhardt has placed on this new report,” said Mr. O’Toole.

“As our reports demonstrate,

all Colorado water users will be impacted by the outcome of the negotiations over the replacement of the current ‘Interim Guidelines.’ We’ll urge our members to engage with Interior and Bureau of Reclamation officials as they develop their essential report.”

“The CRWUA conference is a valuable opportunity to both celebrate the successes of the past years as well as discuss and brainstorm areas for continuous improvement into the future.

The commitment of the stakeholders towards ensuring reliable water supplies is evidenced by the work achieved with the DCP. Those efforts and partnerships will serve all of us well into the future,” said Priscilla Howell, Director, Utility Services for the City of Henderson, Nevada.

“The historic DCP has already produced water for the west, allowing MWD to continue to store ICS water in Lake Mead. With a million acre-feet in storage in the Lake, the future looks bright for all,” said Glen Peterson, Board Members, Colorado River Board of California, and Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.

2020 Girl Scout Cookie Season Launches with New Cookies

By Desert Star Staff Today, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. (G.S.U.S.A.) launches the 2020 Girl Scout Cookie season, when Girl Scouts across the United States become entrepreneurs as they earn money to power their leadership opportunities and adventures. This season, G.S.U.S.A. announces two sweet new ways to celebrate young female leaders: refreshed packaging reflecting the amazing experiences cookie earnings make possible for girls, and a new lemon cookie available in select areas.

The Girl Scout Cookie Program teaches girls about entrepreneurship as they have fun learning essential skills like money management, public speaking, and decision making, which set them up for a lifetime of success. Nine in ten Girl Scouts say the cookie program has built their entrepreneurship skills and their interest in pursuing entrepreneurship as a career path—so every cookie purchase is an investment in the worldchanging business leaders of tomorrow. What’s more, every purchase stays local to power amazing experiences and leadership opportunities for girls in communities across the United States.

G.S.U.S.A.’s refreshed cookie packaging (with the

same great taste!) continues to emphasize what the cookie program is all about, and the updated images feature current Girl Scouts taking part in a diverse range of experiences available to members—from adventure-packed camping and canoeing to exploring space science and designing robots, to taking action to improve their communities.

Every purchase of Girl Scout Cookies makes experiences like these possible for girls in your local community.

The new Girl Scout Cookie is Lemon-Ups, a crispy lemon cookie baked with messages inspired by Girl Scout entrepreneurs. “I am a go-getter” and “I am an innovator” are among the eight phrases that bring the experience of Girl Scouting to life. The variety replaces the Savannah Smiles® cookie in markets where it was offered, joining the national lineup that also includes the Lemonades® cookie, savory slices of shortbread with lemonflavored icing. Each of the two varieties is provided in select Girl Scout council markets, ensuring all consumers have access to a delicious lemon Girl Scout Cookie for as long as supplies last.

“Everyone loves Girl Scout Cookies—but the program is about so much more than

cookies,” said GSUSA CEO Sylvia Acevedo. “Girls learn about entrepreneurship as they run their cookie businesses.

The important business and financial literacy skills girls learn through the program are proven to build their leadership skills and position them for success in the future.

When you purchase cookies, you are helping girls power their Girl Scout experience, and you’re supporting female entrepreneurs.”

Girl Scout Cookies can only be purchased from a registered Girl Scout.

To find Girl Scouts selling

cookies near you, visit www. girlscoutcookies.org or use the official Girl Scout Cookie Finder app, free on iOS and Android devices.

We’re Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. We’re 2.5 million strong— more than 1.7 million girls and 750,000 adults who believe in the power of every G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader) to change the world. Our extraordinary journey began more than 100 years ago with the original G.I.R.L., Juliette Gordon “Daisy” Low. On March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia,

Taco Bell Rings In 2020 With Bold New Commitments

By Desert Star Staff IRVINE, Calif., - Taco Bell has made bold commitments to set itself apart ever since its first restaurant opened in 1962 and 2020 is no different.

Among the most notable of the new commitments, the brand is making all consumerfacing packaging recyclable, compostable, or reusable by 2025 worldwide. Taco Bell will be offering paid sick time for all corporate-owned restaurant employees, plans to test a $100,000 salary for managers of company-owned restaurants in select markets and will continue to champion

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easy and accessible vegetarian options around the world.

“It’s no secret that Taco Bell marches to the beat of its own drum, and we provide our fans with unexpected experiences year after year.

From the Doritos®️ Locos Taco to the Taco Bell Hotel, we want to continue to lead in creativity on our menus, in our restaurants and beyond,” said Mark King, Taco Bell CEO. “As Taco Bell expands its footprint, our responsibility to drive positive impact increases.

Our business growth in the last decade has positioned us to create change for good and

implement creative solutions for our planet, our people, and our food. We’re excited to shake things up and make 2020 even more about what matters most: our purpose.”

These new commitments continue the trend of purposefocused innovation at Taco Bell over the last decade, from becoming one of the first fast-food chains to post full nutrition information online and serve cage-free eggs certified by American Humane, to supporting restaurant team members with education benefits and the opportunity to receive Live Más Scholarships granted by the Taco Bell Foundation. Taco Bell most recently committed to more straightforward, higher quality ingredients and more U.S. jobs, and worked throughout 2019 to reduce antibiotics important to human health in its beef and launch a national vegetarian menu. The brand is also innovating in recruitment initiatives with its Hiring Parties campaign, which resulted in a 66% increase in new hires for participating restaurants.

2020 will continue this momentum with even more innovative, impactful pledges to purpose-led efforts throughout the coming year. This year, Taco Bell is committing to: • Make all consumerJanuary 10, 2020

facing packaging recyclable, compostable, or reusable.

By 2025, in Taco Bell restaurants across the globe, the brand aims to make all consumer-facing packaging recyclable, compostable, or reusable. Recycling and/ or composting bins will be added to all restaurants, where infrastructure permits, and PFAS, Phthalates and BPA will be removed from all consumerfacing packaging materials.

• Continue to invest in its people, building leaders at all levels. Whether employees want to grow to run a $2 million business and oversee a team of 30 people or want to be the best team member they can be, Taco Bell offers something for everyone. Later this year, the brand will be testing a $100,000 annual salary for Restaurant General Managers of company-owned restaurants in select locations.

For those who may not want to be in a manager role, the brand is introducing “Makers,” a program for restaurant team members who wish to elevate their passion for the brand and want leadership experience.

Additionally, starting January 1, 2020, all nationwide company employees can become eligible to receive at least 24 hours of paid sick time per the calendar year. Through

she organized the very first Girl Scout troop, and every year, we’ve honored her vision and legacy, building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. We’re the preeminent leadership development organization for girls. And with programs from coast to coast and across the globe, Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success.

To volunteer, reconnect, donate, or join, visit www. girlscouts.org. SOURCE Girl Scouts of the USA

these initiatives, Taco Bell aims to enhance restaurant performance, employee satisfaction, and support recruitment and retention.

• Increase education support for fans and team members to keep pursuing their passions.

The Taco Bell Foundation is awarding $6 million in Live Más Scholarships in 2020 to help fans and team members pursue their unique passions.

This year’s awards will bring the Taco Bell Foundation to $17 million in total awarded scholarships since it first launched five years ago, well on schedule to meet its initial commitment of awarding $21 million by 2021.

Those interested in applying should submit a two-minute video about their passion before January 23, 2020.

• Strive to be the number one QSR for vegetarians. Taco Bell has always been a haven for vegetarians. After last year’s dedicated vegetarian menu with American Vegetarian Association-certified items* launched nationally with new favorites like the Black Bean Crunchwrap, Taco Bell vows to continue providing the most vegetarian choices as well as find ways to make it even easier to order them, whether that’s on the app, in the restaurant or through the drivethru. Source: PRNewswire www.desertstarweekly.com