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CareerBuilder Challenge

By Julie Buehler LA QUINTA, Ca. -The food trucks and concessions are in and fans enjoyed their first sample of golfers on the course Wednesday. While it wasn’t the list of major winners and future Hall of Famers we’ll see as of Thursday, it proved to be an entertaining day for those who caught the Bob Hope Legacy Pro-Am. The Stadium Course at PGA West is only one of 3 courses the pros will navigate to earn the

Bob Hope Memorial Trophy on Sunday. But thanks to it’s national and local reputation, fans were eager to come out and watch the Bob Hope Legacy ProAm, which included KMIR’s own Gino LaMont, and the focus was of course, Alcatraz. The island green on the 17th hole on the Stadium Course.

“This hole has been really fun to watch everybody,” said Gigi Patterson. “And just try and not look at the water and just get to the green.”

By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif. Immigrant-rights groups in California are cheering the announcement Tuesday that the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case that could end the threat of deportation for millions of undocumented immigrants across the country.

At issue is the legality of President Obama’s executive orders in 2014 that established Deferred Action for Parents of Americans, a program to give temporary work permits to the parents of American citizens and legal permanent residents, and expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, which would give those permits to people brought here as children.

Gabriela Villareal, interim executive director of the California Immigrant Policy Center, is cautiously optimistic. “We’re glad the Supreme Court has taken this case,” she said, “and hope the nation’s court will affirm what we know from our legal experts, that the president was within his constitutional powers to create these deportation relief programs.”

Texas, joined by 26 other states, has argued in the suit that the president overstepped his authority with the executive orders.

An estimated 1.5 million California immigrant-rights advocates are optimistic now that the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a major Californians and their families immigration case in April. (kconnors/morguefile) stand to benefit if DACA and DAPA are allowed to take effect. immigration raids that tear families who have been fleeing violence in April and issue a ruling in June.

Villarreal said she remains angry apart.

Central America,” she said.

Details of the case are online at and frustrated, however, that the “His administration announced The Supreme Court is ca5.uscourts.gov.

White House has not let up on the escalation of identifying families expected to hear arguments in

This particular hole was named the second greatest hole in the Coachella Valley by The Desert Sun and the whole course, which is ranked 40th among the nation’s Top 100 public courses is now featured in EA Sports, PGA Tour video game. Tournament organizers expect the reputation to grow after this week’s coverage.

Patrick Reed won this event in 2014 with a historically low 28-under. But that was on the old courses and Wednesday he admitted to

finding water, twice, on Alcatraz.

Still, he played here during his PGA Qualifying School and has fond memories of beating the challenging layout.

“It just kind of gave me the confidence that I can put 4 rounds together and if I need to turn it on, I can,” said Reed. “It’s definitely going to be a good test.”

According to spectators, the new course passed it’s own test.

And although it won’t be open to the public until Thursday, we saw the incredible vantage point from

Club 17. Where in one spot, fans can watch the pros come in on 16 and then tee off against Alcatraz.

The tournament begins at 8:30 Thursday morning and while the Stadium Course is the one everyone is talking about, it’s not where you’ll find the biggest names... Bill Haas, Reed, Phil Michelson, Luke Donald, Zach Johnson and more will be at La Quinta Country Club starting tomorrow and make their way to the Stadium Course Saturday.

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The Desert Women’s Show

Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Desert Women’s Show was held January 16 & 17 at the Agua Caliente Resort and Casino. The 2 day event puts a spotlight on Women. Hundreds of women come to this event as it brings womens issues to the forefront. There is shopping, morning stretches, lectures on womens issues and of course a fashion show. There were 2 fashion shows each day with models showing fashions

by GABY L’s Boutique and Bazaar Boutique. There were demonstrations on making perfumes, Cooking and golf secrets.

The event lasted all day so there were many food vendors serving a variety of foods.

These tasting from the various restaurants gave guests an idea of the delicious foods they serve.

Diners were entertained while they ate with the John Bolivar

Executive Chef Michael Milligan, Jerry Ramires and Sous Chef Victor Torres.

Photo by Pat Krause group playing music and singing.

A local brewery had samples of beers and others had tastings of wines and liquors. There was a lot of food and the variety left no one hungry.

Speakers spoke about the tests that can save a life, The benefits of Stem Cell Therapy, Vein disease and the cutting

edge of Medicine. Others spoke about diet, organic foods, gluten free foods and other ways to improve health and fitness.

Demonstrations of cooking with Chef Daniel of Balisage Bistro was very enlighting. Loving all Animals brought a few dogs to be adopted with a booth showing how to adopt or foster a pet.

Best Friends Closet, Patti Peverell, Matthew Campos and guest Lisa Proctor.

Photo by Pat Krause Other vendors filled the ballroom area. Guests could get their blood pressure and blood sugar tested, get help with makeup, and find out more things about women’s health. Shopping is always a highlight with purses, jewelry, shoes and clothes. Best Friends Closet had several racks

of clothes for just $5.00. Guests were asked to bring a new or gently used article of clothing to help support this charity. Another non-profit that was supported was the Old Town Artisan Studio who will be offering hands on classes in clay. This is the 8th annual Desert Women’s Show.

The Prince of Palm Springs

Story and Photos by Pat Krause Pete’s Hideaway in Palm Springs held a special birthday party for singer, Fleet Easton, on January 17th. This was a very special Royal Birthday Bash that is a once on a lifetime party. Several hundred people came to this private affair. The restaurant held parties in the front and the back rooms with Mr. Fleet Easton singing along with other singers entertaining in both rooms. Easton’s friends and family cheered as they brought out a birthday cake with candles. Guests sang Happy Birthday to him in the front room of the Restaurant.

Around 8:30 Cat Lyn Day, Palm Springs Marilyn, sang Happy Birthday to Mr. Easton like the original Marilyn Monroe sang to President Kennedy

so long ago.

The highlight of the evening was when a real prince, Prince Mario-Max SchaumburgLippe, crowned Fleet EastonPrince of Palm Springs. Prince Mario-Max spoke about the dedication Easton has and how Cat Lyn Day, Fleet Easton and Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe. Photo by Pat Krause people can listen to him sing on Actress Kathy Garver, Steve Howard and Alla Matusol. Photo by Pat Krause the radio or with to Fleet Easton, came for this wonderful event. his music CDs Singer, The Prince of After he was crowned, he told anywhere and the enjoyment Family of Germany. The Palm Springs, Prince Waldemar, the guests to let the party that he gives with his voice. paper reads, The Princely Princess Antonia and Prince continue to celebrate this honor Prince M a r i o - M a x Awards Schaumburg-Lippe- Mario-Max Shaumburg-Lippe he was given. surprised Easton with a Royal Nachod. Honors of the signed the paper. Easton was Proclamation from the Royal Entertainment Arts confirmed thrilled and thanked all who

Kathy Griffin at Fantasy Springs Casino

for her performance. She says up front that she will not spare anyone with her sharp tongued and tattling stories. She does not want to offend anyone but no one is off limits. There are no boundaries as it’s America and it’s in the constitution for free speech.

She loves to tell the inside dirt on everyone.

She dishes on celebrities or anyone in the news. Donald Trump was her first celebrity to bash and tell stories about in her own style.

She swears some stories are actually true. She also took on Miley Cyrus, The Kardashians, Caitlyn Jenner, aka Bruce Jenner, before her change and the Bieber.

Griffin said she is the most hated woman by celebrities but that is Story and Photos by Pat Krause Springs Resort Spa Casino her job. Howard Stern once asked Comedian extraordinaire Special Events Center on Jan. her if she was afraid to go out of Kathy Griffin graced the Fantasy 9th. There were few empty seats the house because of all the barbs

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she uses in her show. She said she also has a younger boy friend.

She is 55 and he is 36 and said why not, Life is short so enjoy it.

One of her favorite people on her list is her mother, Maggie Griffin. Her stories about her mother had the audience in near tears laughter. She complained that everything she buys her mother is wrong and is always returned to the store. She said her mother is 95, sharp witted and lives in a fancy retirement home. Griffin said to forget botox and staying young. She wants to be able to live like that and that parents are expensive. Griffin will be doing 80 shows around the country this year and loves the billboards. She told of a few that she found hilarious with her sense of humor.

She is very respected in the

field of Comedy and has won many awards. Emmy, Grammys and is in the Guinness Book of Records for 20 stand up comedy TV shows to name a few. Her book made the bestseller list.

Her trashy talk and balsy language may offend some people but if they sat and listened would love her humor. It’s fresh, funny and new. She said she is a tired hooker and proved it by selling t-shirts.

If guests spent $100 dollars on merchandise, they were able to get a selfie with Griffin. Vendors said at one show in LA they sold 295 selfies and the line to get the photos took longer than her show. Make sure to check out the next shows at Fantasy for a fun evening.

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A desert cure for the Jet Blues

Mayor Robert Moon at the ribbon cutting welcoming JetBlue’s inaugural flight between New York City and Palm Springs Photo by Anthony Grant

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & MANAGING EDITOR Max Liebermann __________________________ OFFICE MANAGER Mindy Witsiepe ART DIRECTOR Dina Rivera ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS REPORTER Daniel Marinelli CONTRIBUTORS Beverly Cohn, Janice Gough, Jack Lyons, Kelly G. Richardson, Kevin Powell, Pamela Price, Risa D’Angeles, Robert Kinsler, Theda Kleinhans Reichman

By Pamela Price Jet Blue’s inaugural flight between New York City and Palm Springs on January14 marked the airline’s 95th destination and a boost for tourism in the Coachella Valley. The flight operates five times weekly, Thursday through Monday, departing Palm Springs at 11:35 p.m. (arriving JFK 7:29 a.m. +1) and departing from JFK at 7:30 p.m. arriving Palm Springs at 10:40 p.m. “We are excited to be a JetBlue destination, their arrival means easy, additional, nonstop access for our East Coast travelers. The personalized amenities defining the airline complement the lifestyle and visitor experience in Greater Palm Springs perfectly, promising to deliver travelers to our oasis feeling relaxed and ready to experience all we have to offer,” said Scott White, CEO

& President of the Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitor’s Bureau.

The long awaited inaugural flight connecting New York City and Palm Springs began with a two-hour evening reception at the Palm Springs Airport when the JFK-PSP Flight #149 landed ahead of schedule as a giant water cannon announced the arrival with a huge burst of water staged by the Palm Springs Fire Department. The theatrics continued when Palm Spring’s Mayor Robert Moon arrived in a spiffy modernism-inspired sport jacket, blending well with Frank Sinatra melodies that filled the crisp evening air.

“It was a magical evening,” said Anthony Grant, a frequent JetBlue passenger. The event was catered by Savouries Catering which created the

Flying high, JetBlue’s official cake was crowned with replicas of the airline’s artistic designs. Photo by Anthony Grant perfect menu for a chilly outdoor reception, from cones brimming with chili-topped mac and cheese to flutes of spiced apple cider and hot chocolate, filling the air with a warming aroma. A rainbow of cupcakes garnished with a JetBlue style mint were lavishly displayed and beautifully boxed for departing guests, expertly choreographed by Over the Rainbow bakery.

The cake was a like a work of art, with palm trees and a mini aerial tramway as part of the look.

Even more adorable was Henri, a sprightly Jack Russell terrier, the charge of passenger Erica Corsano, and an editor with the Boston Herald newspaper. Ms

Corsano said Henri; snuggled up in his JetBlue custom designed carrier was ‘calm and relaxed’ during the 5-½ hour flight. For the record, JetBlue’s pet fee is $100, and that includes cats, too.

Now that JetBlue offers more flights between Palm Springs and the East Coast than any other airline, easy access has arrived. Rob Land, JetBlue’s senior vice president for government affairs & associate general counsel, was aboard the inaugural flight and said “with the addition of Palm Springs as a renowned destination JetBlue is thrilled to connect our customers to the countless exciting events Palm Springs is famous for.”

PSIFF final movie-night ‘Last Cab to Darvin’

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Jann Darlington, Robert Hammack, PSIFF Chairman-Harold Matzner, Palm Springs Mayor Rob Moon. Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Palm Springs International Film Festival closed on a high note with a record attendance. The Final night film was, Last Cab to Darwin. The film is about a stubborn older cab driver who finds out he has terminal cancer. He reads there is a machine to end his life in Darwin. He wills his home and possessions to his lady love and heads to Darwin to end his life. He meets a young man and woman along the way that help him during his journey. He finds that dying is harder than he realizes even though he was very determined to end his life. He

David Ansen, Director-Jeremy Simms,Helen du Toit, Director Eric Shirai, Ken Jacobson.

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finds he has to live life before he can end it. You will have to see the movie to find out how it turns out.

The attendance was so great it took 4 theatres to show it. One theatre was the Annenberg and it took all 3 theatres at the Camelot to accomodate all the people wanting to see the film. The new California law on ending life was a reason to show this film as it is so current in todays life.

The afterparty was held at the Renaissance Hotel in Palm Springs. Hundreds arrived to 4 long buffets with Salads, Crackers and Cheese, CA rolls, Meat balls, and spring rolls.

There was also a large buffet of January 22, 2016

B/W/R staff-Steve Wilson, Clay Pruitt and Bert Simonis. Photo by Pat Krause sweets and the drinks flowed freely. DJ Bob Scatch did a great job as guests came on the dance floor to dance the night away. Its a fitting way to end a great event in the Desert. The PSIFF is now one of the top film festivals in the country. B/W/R

Public Relations, Hundreds of Volunteers and a super staff that brings the best films to the festival are what make it all work.

They have a great track record of picking Oscar and Golden Globe winners.

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UP CLOSE & PERSONAL “The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey” WITH BEVERLY COHN

A one-hander, a play with only a single actor, can very easily fall off that slippery boredom slope, as it’s no easy task to keep an audience fully engaged for 90 minutes, without an intermission. That said, a most talented James Lecesne, who wrote and performs the award-winning “The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey,” is in no danger of creating one boring moment as this amazing actor fills the stage with a cast of invisible, but fully developed characters. He endows each one with specific physical and vocal characteristics, as well different attitudes and transitions from character to character within a nanosecond.

Directed by Tony Speciale, who keeps the action moving at a brisk pace, the story revolves around the disappearance of a young gay boy being investigated

by Detective Chuck DeSantis (James Lescesne) who works out of a precinct in a small town in New Jersey. His character is rather unpolished and has what we think of as a thick New York accent, which I suppose is the same as New Jersey.

He begins his day with “coffee and a cruller” and surprisingly occasionally quotes a line from Shakespeare. This would seem quite out of context with his rather gruff exterior, but adds a nice dimension to his character.

The first character into which he instantly morphs by simply doing a full turn, is the very colorful Ellen Hertle, owner of “Hair Today,” a local beauty salon. She is accompanied by her 16-year-old daughter Phoebe. Young Leonard had been living with them since his mother died and is now missing.

Ellen explains that he is different from other boys his age, but that he is a blessing to everyone who knows him. She explains that he is very flamboyant in his dress and make-up and at times she advised him to “take it down a notch or two.” He created a special pair of platform rainbow sneakers by cutting up a bunch of flip-flops on top of which he glued the sneakers, making him yet another target for ridicule.

A photo of the sneakers is projected onto a rear screen, along with other pieces of evidence, such as his backpack and a watch. While talking to the detective, Ellen lights a cigarette and I swear it was so believable I almost saw smoke wafting into the air. In acting terms it’s what’s called an overwhelming attention to detail.

Ellen paints a picture of this loving young man saying that he enjoyed giving advice to her customers. He would council them on make-up, hairstyles, and color. He also insisted that every woman should have a basic black dress in her wardrobe. Leonard would say things like: “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but would it kill you to give them something to behold?” When Lecesne transforms into Phoebe, we see a nervous teenager with a distinctly different voice and physical life. She is awkward and fidgets as she talks about Leonard, pulling up her socks and repeatedly tucking her hair behind her ears. Again, Lecesne really nails his interpretation of this teenager.

Another colorful character who DeSantis interviews is a very opinionated Gloria, widow of Frankie, a mafia guy. She spends her time looking across the lake

through binoculars and spies the sneaker in the lake. She calls our detective to immediately come back to her home so he can retrieve the muddied sneaker, a photo of which is projected onto the rear screen.

Throughout the play, Lecesne brings in people whose lives were touched by Leonard.

There’s Otto the watchmaker who couldn’t accept that his son Richard was gay. Perhaps Otto’s way of atoning was to develop a nice relationship with Leonard and gifted him with watch. We also get to meet Buddy Howard from the Buddy Howard School of Drama and Dance who was also one of Leonard’s admirers.

It seems that Leonard had listed in his diary ten boys who has abused him, including Kevin McDonald and Tony Greco.

Another boy listed in the diary was Travis, who the detective interviews at his home while he is playing a video game. It was an amazing transition, as Lecesne becomes a 14-year-old boy right before our very eyes,

both concentrating on the game and answering the detective’s questions at the same time.

The detective discovers that Travis has Leonard’s special money clip and soon the truth begins to emerge. A trial ensues and Ellen asks for permission to address the court and directs her scathing remarks to Travis, who has been handed only a 25-year sentence.

Without being “preachy,” philosophically “The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey” bears witness to what society will do to someone who is different and doesn’t fit in their version of what’s normal. The character of Leonard Pelkey was a sweet young man who dared to be different. He brought love to all who knew him and as a tribute to their friend, Detective DeSantis tells us that all the ladies from the beauty salon showed up at his funeral in their basic black dresses, living proof of the wonderful influence he had on all of them.

This a “no frills” production

of growth for this young, gifted songwriter with a kind face and a complicated mind.

In the autumn of 2014, Kevin Morby moved to the small, hilly Los Angeles neighborhood of

Mount Washington. The move would shape Singing Saw. Previous tenants at Morby’s new home happened to leave an upright piano behind, with a few mysterious pieces of sheet music and an introductory book of common chords stacked on top.

Thankful to finally be in one place for an extended spell, Morby, a beginner at the piano, immediately sat at the new instrument and began composing the songs that would form Singing Saw. Alongside, he began taking long walks through the winding hills and side streets of the neighborhood each night, glimpsing views of both the skyline’s sweeping lights and the dark, dried out underbrush of the LA flora. The duality of the city itself began to shape a set of lyrical ideas that he would refine with the sparse accompaniment of piano and acoustic guitar.

The arrangements of Singing Saw trace back to Morby’s experience playing in The Complete Last Waltz, a live recreation of The Band’s legendary last performance. There, Morby developed a fast friendship with producer/bandleader Sam Cohen (Apollo Sunshine, Yellowbirds), which led Morby to forgo recording in Los Angeles and take the nascent songs of Singing Saw to Isokon Studios in Woodstock, New York. There, in a converted A-frame house, they set about creating a record that would bring a sonic balance, intricacy and depth to match these songs and all that inspired them. Morby and Cohen (who added guitar, bass, drums and keyboard) were joined by fellow Complete Last Waltz alum Marco Benevento on piano and keyboard. Backup vocalists Hannah Cohen, Lauren Balthrop and Alecia Chakor contributed

Detective DeSantis has in evidence the personal belongings of Leonard Pelkey. Photo: Matthew Murphy with a very simple set design by Jo Winiarski, lighting design by Matt Richards, projection design

by Aaron Rhyne, and original music by To n y A w a r d - w i n n i n g composer Duncan Sheik. Oh yes. Much to the delight of the opening night audience, for his curtain call, Lecesne leapt across the stage in a balletic Chassé en tournant* putting the icing on a most delicious theatrical experience. *Leap and turn Kirk Douglas Theatre 9820 Washington Blvd.

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Kevin Morby announces new record, Singing Saw

By Desert Star Staff On April 15th, Kevin Morby will release his third record, and first for Dead Oceans, Singing Saw. It is a record of duality, one that marks another stage

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soaring harmonies; Nick Kinsey (Elvis Perkins) added drums and percussion; Justin Sullivan, a longtime Morby collaborator and staple of his live band, contributed drums; Oliver Hill and Eliza Bag lifted numerous songs with string accompaniments, and Alec Spiegelman on saxophone and flute and Cole Kamen-Green on trumpet brought dramatic swells.

Finally, John Andrews (Quilt) added the eerie lilt of the album’s promise, providing saw on the “Cut Me Down” and “Singing Saw”.

In the end, Morby fulfills the promise many heard on his first two albums, bringing his most realized effort of songwriting and lyricism to fruition. The songs of Singing Saw reflect the clarity that comes from welcoming change and embracing duality, and the distillation of those elements into an entirely new vision.

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FILM ‘13 Hours’ Explodes on Screen & ‘The Intern’ Delights on DVD

BY THEDA KLEINHANS REICHMAN

Intern.” Warner Bros.Home Entertainment, rated PG-13 for some suggestive content and brief strong language. Running time: 121 minutes.

Special features include “Learning From Experience,” “Designs on Life” and “The Three Interns.” Without ever being preachy, the film shows us how one person, like Ben, can elevate everyone around them by their example and experience.

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In 2012, shortly before the upcoming presidential election, a U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya was viciously attacked. The result of the horrific assault left four Americans dead, including our Ambassador, Chris Stevens (Matt Letcher).

Reports at the time blamed the attacks on a film Muslims found offensive. This turned out to be an erroneous conclusion.

In the gripping, explosive “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi,” based on the book of the same name, director Michael Bay (“The Transformers” franchise) recreates the events leading up to the attacks and the explosive battles that followed.

The film opens with the arrival of Jack Silva (well played by a bearded John Krasinski, TV’s “The Office”) who is reuniting with his friend Tyrone (Rone) Woods (James Badge Dale). They are part of a six-man team made up of former military men hired by the U.S. government to provide added security for a secret CIA station that is not officially in the country. Bob, the CIA station chief (David Costabile) treats them with disdain, feeling their protection is unneeded. When the embassy comes under attack Jack, Rone and the other members of their team seek permission from Bob to try and save the ambassador since no military support is forthcoming, despite desperate requests for help. They are told by the CIA chief to stand down.

At this point in the narrative, we see U.S. military forces in the region monitoring the events taking place, but they are not given permission to provide assistance. Why they were not more quickly deployed is still a mystery. On their own, the CIA contractors attempt to rescue the diplomatic personnel at their facility about a mile from the CIA outpost.

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resulting battles, assaults and on-screen explosions give us, the viewer, a taste of the horrible events that happened in Benghazi not so long ago.

Chuck Hogan’s screenplay, based on the book, details the events from the perspective of the six man security team which also included Kris Paronto (Tonto) played by Pablo Schreiver, John (Tig) Tiegen (Dominic Fumusa), Mark (Oz) Geist (Max Martini) and Dave (Boon) Benton (David Denman). Peyman Moaadi plays Amahl, the interpreter, who is a sensitive ally and friend.

Paramount Pictures “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi” is rated R for strong combat violence, bloody images and language. Running time: 2 hours, 24 minutes.

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Robert De Niro (“Joy,” “Silver Linings Playbook,” “Taxi Driver,”) stars as Ben Whittaker in the warm, endearing comedy “The Intern.” At 70, Ben has come to the conclusion that retirement isn’t what it’s cracked up to be. Now a widower, he not only misses his wife he misses the challenges that work once provided. When he sees an ad for a senior intern at a very successful online fashion site founded and run

by Jules Ostin (Anne Hathaway, “Les Miserables,” “Devil Wears Prada”) he learns how to film a video resume. It’s obvious from his charming visual resume that he’s willing to learn new tricks. It’s also obvious that he has a lot to offer all the other young company employees, like showing his fellow interns the value of a handkerchief and a briefcase.

They in turn help him become technically proficient. It takes a lot longer for Jules to warm up to him. She is an overworked perfectionist whose commitment to her company is taking a toll on her marriage. Due to the pressures of running a company,

she doesn’t have enough quality time to spend with her “househusband” (Anders Holm,” Workaholics”) and their adorable, precocious young daughter.

Written and directed by Nancy Meyers (“Something’s Gotta Give,” “It’s Complicated,” “The Holiday”) the film is insightful, fun and beautiful to look at. The sets make you want to move in and Hathaway’s clothes are tasteful and attractive. If you are looking for an old-fashioned, upbeat, truly funny comedy check out “The

Other recent DVD releases include: “Nasty Baby,” written and directed by Sebastian Silva (“The Maid”), is a provocative new drama, described as “Devilishly Clever” by A.O.Scott, “The New York Times.” It stars Silva, Kristen Wiig, Tunde Adebimpe and Alia Shawkat.

In the film, Silva plays a Brooklyn based artist who, with his boyfriend (Adebimpe) and their best friend Polly (Wiig), is trying to have a baby. As the trio deals with complications of conception, confrontations with an annoying, menacing neighbor cause problems. Bonus materials include commentary with Silva, Wiig and Adebimpe, “Nasty Baby: Behind the Scenes” and a photo gallery. “Nasty Baby” is rated R for sexual content, some disturbing violence, language and drug use.

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“Infinitely Polar Bear,” based on a true story, stars Mark Ruffalo as Cam, a stay-at-home dad who is recovering from a manic breakdown. His wife, Maggie (Zoe Saldana) enters an out-ofstate graduate school program, hoping to be able to provide a better life for her family. Cam agrees to take care of their spirited young daughter while his wife is away, but quickly finds himself in over his head. Special features include Commentary with Mark Ruffalo and director Maya Forbes and LA Film Festival Q & A with the cast and filmmakers. From Sony Pictures Classics, rated R for Language.

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“A Brilliant Young Mind,” debuts on DVD and Digital HD on January 26. Inspired by true events, “A Brilliant Young Mind” tells the story of a teenage math prodigy named Nathan (Asa Butterfield (“Hugo,” “ Ender’s Game”) who struggles when it comes to building relationships.

In his brilliant, yet confusing world, he only finds true comfort in the predictability of numbers.

Things change dramatically when he gets the chance to compete in the prestigious International Math Olympiad. “A Brilliant Young Mind,” from Sony Pictures, is rated PG-13.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: EAGLE ONE FINANCIAL 75748 EASY ST., PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Riverside County.

Full name of registrant: JUDY JO GARFIELD 75748 EASY ST., PALM DESERT, CA 92211. 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: JUDY JO GARFIELD This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 19, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201600626 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 PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 2016. DSW16-0014 AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ESSA GROUP LLC 2262 SANTA ANITA ROAD, NORCO, CA 92860.

Riverside County, PO BOX 1692, CORONA, CA 92878. Full name of registrant: ESSA GROUP, LLC 2262 SANTA ANITA ROAD, NORCO, CA 92860. Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 8-14-14. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: ESMOREIT ERNEST KOETSIER, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on November 18, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201512917. 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 PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub November December 9, 16, 23, 30, 2015, January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 2016. DSW15-5277 AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: MADSEN CUSTOM PAINTING AND MAINTENCE 81-332 POPPY ST, INDIOI, CA 92201. Riverside County, Full name of registrant: MICHAEL PAUL MADSEN 81-332 POPPY ST INDIO CA 92201. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious 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: MICHAEL PAUL MADSEN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on October 29, 2015. Peter Aldana, AssessorCounty Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201512112.

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 PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub November 25, December 2, 9, 16, 2015, January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 2016. DSW15-5273 AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: MONKEY IN THE MIDDLE CONSIGNMENT EVENT 72680 DINAH SHORE DRIVE #3, PALM DESERT, CA 92253.

Riverside County 78465 VIA SEVILLA, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Full name of registrant: JULIANNA IRENE LOYA 78465 VIA SEVILLA, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: JULIANNA

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:LA MICHOACANA FAMOUS ICE CREAM PARLOR 10261 ARLINGTON AVE, RIVERSIDE, CA 92503. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: MARIBEL CARRILLO POSADAS 13727 PECAN PL, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92253. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: MARIBEL CARRILLO POSADAS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on December 18, 2015. Peter Aldana, AssessorCounty Clerk Recorder File No. R-201514064 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 PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub January 15, 22, 29, February 5, 2016. DSW16-0013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: COACHELLA VALLEY TRUCKING 37-788 THURNE ST., INDIO, CA 92203. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: COACHELLA VALLEY TRUCKING 37-788 THURNE ST., INDIO, CA 92203. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/25/15. 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: CHARITY NADINE BARRIGA, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on December 23, 2015. Peter Aldana, AssessorCounty Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201514206 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 PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub January 15, 22, 29, February 5, 2016. DSW16-0011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: CREATIVE BELIEFS 30175 SIERRA DEL SOL, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276 Riverside County. Full name of registrant: BRADLEY NATHANIEL PEREZ 30175 SIERRA DEL SOL, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276. 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: BRADLEY NATHANIEL PEREZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on December 03, 2015.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201513408 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 PROFESSIONAL CODE).

Pub January 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016. DSW16-0003 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: NERDS CORNER 559 S. PALM CANYON DR, SUITE B109, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Riverside County. Mailing Address: 949 VISTA DUNES, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Full name of registrant: EDWARD MICHAEL MORAWSKI 949 VISTA DUNES, 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: EDWARD MICHAEL MORAWSKI. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on December 29, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201514389 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

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OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub January 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016. DSW16-0002 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: MIKE’S FITNESS EQUIPMENT 570 E. LA CADENA DRIVE, SUITE 1-G, RIVERSIDE, CA 92507. Riverside County. Mailing Address: 2140 CORDILLERA AVE, COLTON, CA 92324. Full name of registrant: MBCA ENTERPRISES 2140 CORDILLERA AVE, COLTON, CA 92324. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. 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: MICHAEL EDWARD CARLSTROM JR, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on December 28, 2015. Peter Aldana, AssessorCounty Clerk Recorder File No. R-201514258 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 PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub January 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016. DSW16-0001 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following fictitious business name(s) MIKE’S FITNESS EQUIPMENT 570 EAST LA CADENA DRIVE STE, 1-G, RIVERSIDE, CA 92507, CA 92507 Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s): MICHAEL EDWARD CARLSTROM JR 22700 MAIN STREET, GRAND TERRACE, CA 92313. This business.is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on: 08/24/2011 I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime. Signed: MICHAEL EDWARD CARLSTROM JR This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder on December 28, 2015. File No. R-201109222 January 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016.

DSW16-0000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息 摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약서가 있습 니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN (CIVIL CODE SECTION 5675) RECORDED SEPTEMBER 23, 2014 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 CONSULT A LAWYER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on MARCH 3, 2016, at 10:00 AM, PETERS & FREEDMAN, L.L.P. as Trustee, or Successor Trustee or Substituted Trustee of that certain Notice of Delinquent Assessment which was caused to be recorded by The Fairways Homeowners’ Association (“Creditor Association”) pursuant to the authority of Civil Code Section 5675 in order to secure obligations in favor of the Creditor Association, which Notice of Delinquent Assessment was recorded on September 23, 2014, as File/ Page No. 2014-0360734 of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, and pursuant to that certain Notice of Default and Election to Sell recorded on January 8, 2015, as File/Page No. 2015-0008145 of Official Records of said County, will sell at public auction, under the power of sale conferred by Civil Code Section 5700, to the highest bidder for cash in lawful money of the United States of America or cashiers check made payable to the creditor Association, at the offices of Peters & Freedman, L.L.P., 43100 Cook Street Suite 202, Palm Desert, CA 92211, in the City of Palm Desert, County of Riverside, State of California, all that right, title and interest in the property situated in said County and State which is legally described as follows: PARCEL 1: AN UNDIVIDED 1/79 INTEREST IN AND TO LOTS 1B AND 1C OF TRACT NO. 4861, AS SHOWN BY MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 77, PAGES 75 THROUGH 79, INCLUSIVE, OF MAPS, RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AS FURTHER DESCRIBED. PARCEL 2: THE UNIT CONSISTING OF ELEMENT 34, AND LETTER DESIGNATION THEREON SHOWN BY THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN REFERRED TO IN PARCEL 1 ABOVE. Street address or other common designation of Property to be sold: 1596 Augusta Plaza Cir., Palm Springs, CA 92262. The record owner of which is Lori L. Vanderbeck (“Owner”). Names and Address of Creditor Association at whose request the sale is being conducted: The Fairways Homeowners’ Association c/o Peters & Freedman, L.L.P. 43100 Cook Street Suite 202 Palm Desert, CA 92211 (760) 773-4463. Directions to and a detailed description of the above-described real property may be obtained by requesting the same in writing to the above-named beneficiary (“Creditor Association”) within ten (10) days from the first publication of this notice. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the unpaid balance currently due and owing under the aforesaid Notice of Delinquent Assessment and/or late fees, costs of collection (including attorneys’ fees), and interest, which said Owner is obligated to pay Creditor Association under Civil Code Section 5650, and fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee. NOTE: THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD SUBJECT TO A RIGHT OF REDEMPTION CREATED BY CIVIL CODE 5715. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the Property to be sold and reasonable estimated

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costs, expenses and advances at the time of initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $12,848.90. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may visit this Internet Web site www.hoalaw.com/ foreclosureinfo for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file/TS number assigned to this case: 192109001596. 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: _____The Fairways Homeowners’ Association By: ______ Christina Baine DeJardin, for Peters & Freedman, LLP, as Trustee, Attorney, and Authorized Agent for The Fairways Homeowners’ Association .

A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached and not the truthfulness accuracy or validity of that document. State of California County of Riverside On ____before me,________ a Notary Public, personally appeared Christina Baine DeJardin, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that she executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity (ies), and that by her signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal Signature ______________ (seal).

Pub 1/15/16 , 1/22/16, 1/29/16. DSW16-0012 APN: 633-462-009-3 TS No: CA08001082-15-1 TO No: 00306840 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED September 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 16, 2016 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 September 26, 2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0603773, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by JAMES L. ROE, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OF INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B. 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: 75535 KACHINA CIRCLE, INDIAN WELLS, CA 92210 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made 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 $576,743.23 (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

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consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property.

Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call In Source Logic at 702-659-7766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08001082-15-1.

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: December 30, 2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08001082-15-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Miguel Ochoa, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ORDER NO. CA15004772-1, PUB DATES: 01/15/2016, 01/22/2016, 01/29/2016. DSW16-0007 Trustee Sale No. : 00000005257928 Title Order No.: 8552829 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/17/2006. 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 12/08/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0903545 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: EDWARD J. GOMEZ AND MARIA E. GOMEZ, 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: 01/28/2016 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE FORMER CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 117 CALLE DE LAS ROSAS, RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA 92270 APN#: 682-180-022-1/053-361-197-7 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, 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 $802,439.62. 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 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000005257928.

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: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 1180 IRON POINT ROAD, SUITE 100 FOLSOM, CA 95630 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee Dated: 12/28/2015 NPP0268472 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 01/08/2016, 01/15/2016, 01/22/2016. DSW16-0009 Trustee Sale No. : 00000005488929 Title Order No.: 8581785 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/09/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE

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NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/23/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0973251 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: RONALD D COLE AND GANGA SHRESTHA, 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: 02/10/2016 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: 2410 WARDLOW ROAD # 104, CORONA, CA 92880. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 77453 CHEYENNE DRIVE, INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA 92210 APN#: 633-342-005-8 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, 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 $193,624.40. 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

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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 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www. auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000005488929. 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: AUCTION.COM, LLC ONE MAUCHLY IRVINE, CA 92618 800280-2832 www.auction.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING

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January 22, 2016 PUBLIC NOTICE

AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee Dated: 12/22/2015 NPP0268105 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 01/08/2016, 01/15/2016, 01/22/2016. DSW16-0005 APN: 609-450-041-7 TS No: CA08006039-14-1 TO No: 240356 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED October 20, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On February 2, 2016 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 October 31, 2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0898086, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by TODD SCHUFELT AND KELLY SCHUFELT, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor(s), in favor of WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA 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: 78270 CALICO GLEN DRIVE, 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

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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 $559,797.36 (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

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the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call In Source Logic at 702659-7766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08006039-14-1. 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: December 29, 2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08006039-14-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-6604288 Miguel Ochoa, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ORDER NO. CA15004742-1, PUB DATES: 01/08/2016, 01/15/2016, 01/22/2016. DSW16-0004

World premiere comedy at North Coast Rep Theatre

Andrew Barnicle, Julian Diaz, Katie Karel, Richard Baird & Jacquelyn Ritz. Photo by Aaron Rumley.

By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic Loyal fans of the brilliant, and idiosyncratic fictional English sleuth Sherlock Holmes, know from memory that he never visited Alaska to solve a case.

That being said, the challenge of correcting Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s oversight became a bit of a mission for acclaimed playwright Joseph Vass to write a hoot of a comedy that celebrates not only the insertion of Sherlock Holmes as a character into his play, but sets his ‘who dunnit’ plot based on factual events during Nome Alaska’s Gold Rush period of 1899 to 1909.

T h e w o r l d p re m i e re production of Vass’ comedy/ mystery “Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Great Nome Gold Rush”, may be a mouthful to say but it’s easy to enjoy; so are the songs and music written and composed by Vass for the production, who is also a musician and is one of the driving forces behind the Klezmer music movement in the country.

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Theatre Artistic Director David Ellenstein, deftly stages his production with elan and assurance, lending an authenticity to the wild happenings on the stage. It is performed by a sensational Equity cast of North Coast favorites, including Jason Maddy who stars as Sherlock Holmes, the master of disguise, along with cohort Nicholas Mongiardo-Cooper as the redoubtable Dr, John Watson.

A case the two are working on back in England to free an innocent man for a murder he did not commit, brings them to Alaska in search of additional clues, proof, and to collect a missing quit-claim deed to a highly successful gold mine. ‘Claim-jumping’ was a cottage industry - usually with the cooperation of the local politicians and law enforcement officials - in most of the gold mines during the late 1880’s and the turn of the 20th century.

Former US Marshall Wyatt Earp engagingly played by Richard Baird, is now the owner, bartender, and security

department of the Dexter Hotel, Saloon and “chicken ranch”.

With Earp around, most of the denizens observe the House Rules…or else! Baird’s rich baritone also voices his English Solicitor role as Mr. Pike (M’lud) in a spot-on British accent worthy of an Earl.

Earp’s main squeeze Josephine is the fetching Jacquelyn Ritz who lights up the stage with her entrance and plays Mrs. Hudson, Holmes and Watson’s housekeeper back at 221-B Baker Street, London. A terrific Louis Lotorto performs double duty as Ace Dolan and as Charles Valliere the piano player.

A lovely Katie Karel plays Charlotte Valcour Amason, the lady with a vested interest in finding the elusive quit-claim deed to her husband’ gold mine; also Karel sports a full throated Mezzo Soprano in the bargain.

A n d re w B a r n i c l e a s Alexander McKenzie, is picture perfect as real life Alexander Mc Kenzie (a former Republican national committeeman and political figure from North Dakota)

Lousi Lotorto at piano, Jason Maddy on violin. Photo by Aaron Rumley. whose cowboy hat looked as if it could hold 20 gallons instead of the traditional 10 gallon head cover. Mc Kenzie is a formidable opponent for Holmes and Watson but we all know who wins in the end. “It’s elementary, my dear Watson” as the great man usually says at one point in all of his adventures.

John Tessmer as Judge Alfred Noyes and Julian Diaz in multiple roles lend support to this entertaining production. If I had to find fault, it would only be to suggest that perhaps a couple of judicious cuts here and there might mitigate the feeling, on the part of some in the audience, that the play had a false ending (or two) and that it ran a tad long.

The creative team led by director Ellenstein includes one of the best scenic and lighting design teams in North County in Marty Burnett (designer) and Mathew Novotny (lighting). The costumes by Elisa Benzoni ring true with period authenticity, and Hair and Wig designs by Peter Herman, along with a sound design by Matt Lescault-Wood, complete the technical team.

“Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Great Nome Gold Rush” performs at North Coast Repertory Theatre though February 14, 2016.