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Palm Canyon Theatre Now In Its 23Rd Season Presents Lerner And Lowe’s “Camelot.” By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic Member American Theatre Critics Association Although our society and culture is always evolving when it comes to our entertainment choices - theatre, movies, TV streaming platforms, and

music – thankfully, there are always the golden oldies that audiences of a certain age cling to and with good reason. They’re familiar; they’re warm, cozy, and deliver music and lyrics to which that age group can understand and relate. The Palm Canyon Theatre of Palm Springs (PCT), now in its 23rd season of presenting

quality entertainment, is producing a revival of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Lowe’s romantic fairy tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Roundtable, based on the T.H. White book “The Once and Future King,” better known as the musical “Camelot.” Alan Jay Lerner, and Frederick Lowe, are among

Story by Pat Krause The new Host of the Tournament, Phil Mickelson, held a Q&A for reporters before play at the new American Express golf tournament. The first big PGA tournament of the year. Phil Mickelson will turn 50 this year with an upcoming birthday. Phil said he still plans on playing in the PGA tournaments as his golf game is at top form. He has changed his diet and exercise programs, so it shows with a weight loss. He said he feels

better than he did in his 20’s and his game is right after working on it in his weeks off. He is looking forward to a new year and says his duties as Host of this tournament will test his game as he has so many new responsibilities. There have been a lot of changes in the American Express tournament, too, with the monies being donating to local charities. They say that all the funds raised will still stay locally to Valley Charities. Mickelson was asked a lot about his game and how he

dealt with a few bad months of play last year. They asked him about his health and the regimen he adheres to now. He said that he didn’t realize the power of social media when discussions of slow play were addressed. His fans and other golfers can now connect more with social media like Instagram, Facebook, or twitter. The trials of being Host this year didn’t help his golf game. He did not make the

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Broadway’s music royalty, ranking alongside Rodgers and Hart, then Rodgers and Hammerstein, Cole Porter, Leonard Bernstein, and Stephen Sondheim; among others. The Broadway theatre was built on the talents of these giants. The newer playwrights like Lin Manuel Miranda of breakthrough

fame for “In the Heights” and nine years later, the Blockbuster runaway smash hit “Hamilton” is the subject of another review. In case one has been living in a cave for the past 60 years, “Camelot” the musical has some of the most iconic music and lyrics found in the American Song Book. The haunting “If Ever I Would Leave

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Stevie Nicks at the American Express concert

Stevie Nicks. Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause The American Express Golf Tournament, Formerly the Bob Hope Classic, has a new

Host this year with legendary PGA golfer Phil Mickelson. So many changes have been made over the years since Bob

Hope held the tournament. Long gone are celebrities and Presidents playing. Years without a sponsor took its

2020 PSIFF closing night

Steven Lind, Renee Glickman, Patrick Mundt, Merle Bolton, Lyndell Campbell, and Michelle Massie. Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Palm Springs International Film Festival, PSIFF, had another highly successful year again. The festival usually chooses films and actors that go on to win Grammys, Oscars, and

more. They did it again this year by bringing winners to the PSIFF. The closing night film was Military Wives, which was a true story about wives of British Soldiers who started a camp choir that became globally known.

toll on that aspect, I guess. The PGA is trying something new with concerts. Last year’s concerts were a big hit with golf and music fans. This year they brought big names, Stevie Nicks from Fleetwood Mac and other bands on Friday night and Luke Bryant on Saturday night. The Stage was set up on the Driving Range at the Nickolas Stadium Course. The idea of concerts has been working. The fans started arriving on the driving range even before the end of the play. The galleries for the golfers I don’t think are as big as when celebrities played, but the ticket sales have improved over the last few years because of the concerts. Stevie Nicks fans numbered almost 22,000 people. Luke Bryant fans were even more with 23,000

filling the grassy areas. The sides of the course were filled with blankets and people watching. Golf carts from the local residents could be seen on the hill in large numbers. I guess there isn’t anywhere you can watch the top PGA players in a big tournament and see a concert with top names for the $50.00 daily fee for each day of the shows. Both Stevie Nicks and Luke Bryant sang some of their big hits where guests sang along and knew the words. Stevie Nicks did a solo night after touring with the band, Fleetwood Mac. She has several solo tour dates for 2020. I heard that traffic was a bit of a problem as there is only one way in and one way out for those 20,000 plus fans. Hopefully, they will fix that for next year.

Geoff Koors and Director Peter Cattaneo. Photo by Pat Krause

Again the After Party was a fun night this time at the Hilton Palm Springs upper floor ballroom area. A buffet of salads, two kinds of pasta and meatballs, Corn on the cob, Vegetables, Garlic bread, and Roast

Beef with mushrooms. The party started as soon as the movie was over and guests arrived at the Hilton. There was valet service as usual for these afterparties. A DJ spun music while guests filled their plates. The entertainment

was uniquely different as they brought music by local legends to the dance floor singing songs of Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe. Then the dance floor filled with people dancing to the DJs music.

American Express Golf tournament winners Continued from Page 1 cut, which doesn’t happen very often. Local teen favorite Charlie Reiter did not make the cut again this year but is still an excellent golfer and someone to watch in future years. The fans walked the course with their favorite golfers. It was an up and down leader board almost every day with different players on the top. The final day was Sunday, where 80 players tried to best their

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score to earn more money. There was a nail-biting finish with Andrew Landry having a big lead in the tournament. All of a sudden, he had 3 birdies to get a big lead, and then he had 3 bogies to be only one up. Abraham Ancer holed a long putt to tie him at -24 for the lead. Scottie Scheffler also made a charge to -23 and get close by one. Landry came on strong after his bogies to let them know he wasn’t going to give up any more strokes. Abraham Ancer

stayed sharp on the putting green in case of a tie. Andrew Landry made a great shot on 18, where he only had to make par to win. He ended up with a short putt, and he put it square in the hole. The winner was Andrew Landry at -26, Abraham Ancer was 2nd with a -24, and Scottie Scheffler came in 3rd with a -23. Once again, it came down to the 18th hole to crown another winner. Another excellent finish with fantastic weather and a fantastic golf course. January 22, 2020

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Retirees Seeking Lower Cost of Living to Enhance Retirement

By Janice Gough The rising cost of living is a significant concern for most Americans. California is experiencing a decline in population, as many people view other state’s taxation and lower cost of living, especially the cost of housing, as a tremendous benefit in stretching retirement money. The top 10 states ranked the best to retire in are Florida, Colorado, New Hampshire, Utah, Wyoming, Delaware, Virginia, Wisconsin, Idaho, and Iowa. In this survey, quality of life and Health care are major considerations.

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Americans don’t seem too confident about the state of their financial readiness for Retirement. From millennials who are too busy paying off college debt to even think about saving for Retirement, to baby boomers who are hitting retirement age with nothing saved at all, the statistics paint an alarming picture. Compounding factors, such as divorce and skyrocketing health care costs, along with Debt and marital disruption, has placed women into a more vulnerable financial position. Only 12 percent of women are “very confident” in their ability to fully retire. Nearly half of Americans seem ill-prepared for Retirement. Longevity is increasing, and we should all be thankful, right? The problem is that people are faced with longer periods of Retirement. Science could provide for even longer, healthier lives. Today, news of cures of major diseases and solutions to lessen the severity is becoming more common. However, due to social inequality, people fear

that only the rich would have access to life-extending cures. Perhaps more concerning, most people don’t have a real plan to deal with inflation, The majority said they would adjust by merely living more modestly. This sounds easy, but it may be more complicated than they think. The Retirement plans of the past have not incorporated the lifestyle changes of

The Open Meeting Act

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL Kelly, how much notice is required regarding place and time for monthly board meetings? Thanks, C.B., Redondo Beach. Dear C.B.: Under Civil Code 4920(a), four days’ notice must be provided before board meetings, unless the meeting is solely in closed executive session (in which case 2 days’ notice is required by Civil 4920(b) (2)). If the meeting qualifies as an emergency board meeting under Civil 4923, no advance notice need be announced. Sincerely, Kelly

Open Meeting Act only gives association members the right to attend open meetings of the association board. Civil 4925 states “Any member may attend board meetings…” So, tenants, family members of owners or owner representatives do not have the right to attend. The SB Liberty v. Isla Verde case, decided in 2013, involved owners who transferred their unit to their limited liability company and then sought to have their attorney attend board meetings on that company’s behalf. The court confirmed that the law only gives the right of attendance to members. Some associations do not have bylaws or rules which state who can attend board meetings. To avoid possible confusion and embarrassing situations, associations should have a written meeting policy confirming whether non-members may attend. Thanks, Kelly.

Dear Mr. Richardson: Our HOA has a rule that only homeowners listed on the title can attend a board meeting as meetings are not open to the public. My husband and I Kelly, would you please recently married, and he is not write about open meetings? listed as an owner since it is only in my name. He would like to attend the meetings. Can they legally keep him from attending? M.W., Irvine

Janice Gough is a Financial Advisor in Palm Springs at 125 E. Tahquitz, Ste. #203. She can be reached by calling (760) 251-7724 or (650) 200-8291 or via email at Janice@ GoughFinancialSvcs. com. Contact Janice for a Complimentary Retirement Analysis. Visit our website: www.GoughFiancialSvcs.com to receive our newsletter.

A member of our board of directors has been writing to all board members about one issue or another asking them to call that director about it before the next meeting. This seems to be a way around emails chains. J.N., Coronado

other directors to advocate their view? Yes, because it is not specifically prohibited. However, conducting secret discussions will at some point be discovered, damaging the membership’s trust in the board. Furthermore, do directors want always be “on duty,” or would it be better to hold discussions until board meetings? The Open Meeting Act doesn’t only protect the membership, it also protects the board from being “on duty” 24 hours 7 days a week. Best regards, Kelly

Dear J.N.: Civil 4090 defines a board “meeting” as any time a quorum of directors discusses anything within the board’s authority. So, a chat, phone call, group text, or video conference involving a board quorum is a “board meeting.” With the growing (if not predominant) use of email, Civil 4910 anticipates electronic communication by specifically banning electronic transmissions as a method of making decisions. So, a group text, or a group email involving a quorum of the board regarding HOA business would violate the section. Technically, could a director on a five-member board make calls or send separate emails to each of the

Kelly G. Richardson Esq., CCAL, is a Fellow of the College of Community Association Lawyers and a Partner of Richardson | Ober | DeNichilo LLP, a California law firm known for community association advice. Submit questions to Kelly@ rodllp.com. Past columns at www.HOAHomefront. com. All rights reserved®.

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today. Some new changes in legislation, such as the Secure Act are offering safer investments in the 401K plans and a 2-year extension to take Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) When your retirement savings are limited, it most likely means that you may only partially retire or perhaps, not at all.

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New York Times eviscerated for dual endorsement of Warren/Klobuchar

By Desert Star Staff New York Times editor Mara Gay said the paper’s Sunday night dual endorsement of Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar is meant to point out that there’s two ways forward for anti-Trump voters, but neither side is buying it. “This is really our way of narrowing that field, and also just pointing out to voters there is more than one pathway forward here,” Gay told Morning Joe on Monday, saying Warren and Klobuchar present the best “two paths” to beat US President Donald Trump. Conservatives have mocked the dual endorsement for being motivated by identity politics — Warren and Klobuchar are two of the last three women running for the nomination from the Democrat Party — while potential Democrat voters have slammed the New York Times for being incapable of picking one candidate. “BREAKING: The New York Times picks both the

Chiefs and the 49ers to win the Super Bowl,” conservative commentator and podcaster Ben Shapiro tweeted in response to its dual 2020 endorsement. The mocking tone was echoed by many in reaction to the paper’s editorial board, not only being unable to make a clear endorsement. “The @nytimes now with twice the wokeness,” joked ‘Justified’ actor and ‘Gosnell’ director Nick Searcy. Conservative podcaster and Townhall columnist Derek Hunter theorized the addition of Klobuchar in the Times’ endorsement decision was simply a reluctance to throw their full weight behind the controversial Warren. “Their heart is with Warren, but they want to continue pretending to not be a left-wing rag, so they tossed in Klobuchar knowing she doesn’t stand a chance,” Hunter tweeted. Their heart is with Warren, but they want to continue pretending to not be a leftwing rag, so they tossed in Klobuchar, knowing she

doesn’t stand a chance. — Derek Hunter One of the most surprising aspects of a dual endorsement of Klobuchar/ Warren is that the two candidates are quite different policy-wise. Klobuchar has attempted to sell herself as more of a moderate liberal, while Warren has embraced drastic policies like Medicare for All and higher tax rates on top earners. “On one hand, the hot

mess of the #NYTimes endorsement is trivial as this may not change a single vote. On the other hand, we may look at this as THE moment it was clear the opposition to Trump lost its mind and couldn’t get its act together,” Philadelphia Inquirer opinion columnist Will Bunch tweeted. On the one hand, the hot mess of the #NYTimes endorsement is trivial, as this may not change a single vote. On the other side, we may

look at this as THE moment it was clear the opposition to Trump lost its mind and couldn’t get its act together — Will Bunch Actor Adam Baldwin suggested “it’s over” for Sanders after his spat with the Times. — Adam Baldwin This is the first time in the history of the New York Times that they have endorsed two candidates at the same time.

At least 2 dead and 15 injured in shooting outside nightclub

By Desert Star Staff A gunman opened fire on

a line of people outside a night killing one and wounding 15 club in Kansas City, Missouri, more before being shot dead

by a security guard, local media reported, citing police. According to police, the suspect began shooting into a line of people that had formed in front of a crowded club 9ine Ultra Lounge. The shooter killed a woman in a parking lot, after which he was gunned down by a security guard. Some reports indicate that the suspect had tried to get into the club before he used his firearm. The club’s Facebook page said that it was holding a sold-out celebration party after the local football team, the Kansas City Chiefs, won the AFC championship on

Sunday to go to their first Super Bowl in 50 years. Two shootings had previously occurred at nightclubs in the US on Sunday night. A patron opened fire at the Ventura bar in San Antonio, Texas, killing two and wounding five. Shots were also fired at the Truth Night Bar in Memphis, Tennessee, leaving one person dead and four injured. BREAKING: police on scene of a shooting at a nightclub on Highway 40 off South Noland Road. — Andres Gutierrez

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House Bill Aims to Fill Gaps in Pregnant Worker Protections

By Desert Star Staff A bill in Congress that would ensure pregnant women aren’t fired from their jobs for requesting reasonable accommodations in the workplace has received bipartisan approval by the House Education and Labor Committee and should soon move to the House floor for a vote. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is co-sponsored by 26 representatives from both sides of the aisle. Elizabeth Gedmark, vice president of the workforce advocacy group A Better Balance, said 27 states have passed pregnantworker protections, but Arkansas isn’t one of them. “So, for those folks that

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are in Arkansas, they are dealing with a much different scenario,” Gedmark said. “And that’s why we need the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, so that folks can have these protections in every state.” Gedmark said 1978 federal law bars employers from firing someone because they’re pregnant but doesn’t protect pregnant workers from unsafe working conditions. She added pregnancy discrimination remains widespread. According to the National Partnership for Women and Families, nearly 31,000 such claims were filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission between 2010 and 2015. Low-wage and hourly

workers, and often women of color, tend to work in physically demanding jobs. The bill would clear the way for simple considerations - such as needing to sit or avoid heavy lifting - during pregnancy. Gedmark said pregnancy discrimination occurs across socioeconomic lines, but these workers are especially vulnerable. “This unique issue of needing reasonable accommodations tends to be more lower-wage workers, and those pregnant workers who don’t have as much bargaining power,” she said. “They can’t march into HR’s office and say, ‘I demand a pregnancy parking spot.’ If they do something like that, they might risk their job.” January 22, 2020

As a result, Gedmark said, many low-income women are forced to choose between work and a safe pregnancy. “Sometime she loses her health insurance while she is very far along in her pregnancy and has to switch providers,” she said. “We have heard situations where women have wound up

homeless - and not just them, but their families, their older children - because they simply can’t pay the bills anymore.” Gedmark also noted black women filed nearly 30% of pregnancy discrimination complaints between 2010 and 2015, despite making up only 14% of the female labor force.

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3 Ways To Get Back Up When Your Career Knocks You Down

By Chuck Crumpton Life can change in an instant. And sometimes a sudden job loss or a severe drop in your business is the manifestation of that hard reality. Along with a significant loss of income, getting fired, being replaced in a company restructuring, or losing your business can cause one to feel a lost sense of identity and purpose. Feelings such as sadness, fear, powerlessness, anger, resentment, and confusion can be overwhelming and make it difficult to move forward. The next step might be difficult to see, let alone take. It all came crashing down on Chuck Crumpton when he was fired from a lucrative job that seemed to be going well for him. The next few years were a roller coaster ride to a better place – his own global consulting firm in the healthcare industry. Along the way he learned lessons about how to get up and move forward when life is knocking one down. “Everyone has peaks and valleys,” says Crumpton

(www.chuckcrumpton. com), author of The Jagged Journey: A Raw & Real Memoir about the Non-Perfect Path of Life & Business. “But from the small business CEO who’s struggling mightily to the dedicated and long-valued employee who’s suddenly shown the door, the valleys can be very hard to pull themselves out of. “From that personal pain, however, can come an amazing growth experience that allows you to overcome difficult challenges, embrace vulnerability and transparency, and feel the joy of becoming a better you.” Crumpton suggests these three ways to rebound when your career knocks you down: Don’t let losing your job or business define you. “Don’t take it too personally,” Crumpton says. “What you do, or did, is not who you are. People who consider losing their job or company as a sign of inadequacy are less likely to forge ahead quickly and with conviction than those who viewed their loss as a chance to grow in self-awareness and build resilience. Make

a list of your strengths and accomplishments to rebuild your confidence. Potential employers will be attracted to people who have shown they can stay positive and confident despite a setback.” Develop positive daily rituals. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut, especially when tough times happen. But what you do every day can bring change over time. “Instead of worrying, take action,” Crumpton says. “In place of doubt, have faith. Focus on the future; get small but important things done each day that advance your cause for a new job or new business plan. A small part of your life is decided by uncontrollable circumstances or mistakes you made, but the majority of your life is decided by your responses to those circumstances or mistakes.” Plug into your network. The best-fitting jobs sometimes aren’t advertised. Finding those jobs that are often filled by word of mouth require tapping into your list of contacts. “Reach out to people you know and who know your capabilities well,” Crumpton says. “Enlist their

support in making connections that could help you. They may know of openings that you wouldn’t find on a job board. The old adage, ‘It’s who you know,’ can be the key to opening the next door.” ”When one door closes, another door opens,

although the hallway in between can be very long and filled with obstacles,” Crumpton says. “It takes patience and perseverance, but what you can learn along the way definitely leads to a better place.”

California School Fair to Celebrate School Choice

By Desert Star Staff SANTA ANA (Jan. 2020) – Join families, community members, and school leaders at the Santa Ana Zoo for a school fair jampacked with family-friendly fun on Saturday, Jan. 25. The 2-5 p.m. celebration will spread awareness about all K-12 education options and include school and community resource tables,

free tacos, face-painting, raffles, games, and free books for the first 50 attendees. The fair will feature a student-lead recitation of the U.S. National Anthem at 2:45 p.m., followed by the official National School Choice Week dance. Taekwondo and ballet performances will take place throughout the event, as well as parent remarks about their school choice

experiences. Representatives from more than 30 schools, organizations, state and local elected officials, and businesses will be in attendance. The Santa Ana Zoo is located at 1801 E. Chestnut Ave. Whether families are choosing their child’s first school or want to find a new or different school for their child, they can learn

more and RSVP for the event at californiaschoolfair. splashthat.com. This event is planned to coincide with the historymaking celebration of National School Choice Week 2020, which will feature more than 50,000 school choice events across all 50 states. “Parents want access to a quality public K-12 education for their children,”

said Cecilia Iglesias, executive director of education and community relations at the California Policy Center. “The Parent Union is excited to bring awareness to the school choice options during the National School Choice Week celebration.” This event is hosted by The Parent Union and the California Policy Center.

Money in Politics Decade After Citizens United By Desert Star Staff DALLAS -- A decade after the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark Citizens United decision opened the floodgates for independent campaign contributions, grassroots groups in Texas and across the nation still are struggling to limit the influence of money in politics. Dave Jones, president of Clean Elections Texas, says the ruling has tipped the scales of lady justice, and most Americans realize that their government does not represent them the way it should. “And what the court has done, it has just tipped those scales,” he states. “It’s put our democratic system out of balance, by giving too much weight to money, to wealthy interests. And those are corporations and wealthy individuals, primarily.”

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Citing previous decisions, the nation’s high court ruled that political spending is a form of protected speech, and that independent spending by unions or corporations should not be limited. The court also signaled that transparency in contributions would rein in bad players. Overturning the court’s ruling would require a constitutional amendment. According to new Public Citizen reports, corporations have spent more than half a billion dollars to influence elections, largely anonymously, since 2010, and just 25 ultrawealthy individuals poured $1.4 billion into super PACs. Robert Weissman, president of Public Citizen, says the ruling also has sparked pushback. Nine in ten Americans say they’re disgusted

by the influence of big money in politics, and three quarters support overturning Citizens United. “The only reason this overwhelming and intense demand for reform has not yet been matched by responsive legislation and a constitutional amendment is because of the influence of this small number of super rich people and giant corporations,” Weissman stresses. Since 2010, Weissman says millions of Americans have signed petitions to reverse the court’s decision, and more than 800 local government resolutions and 20 states have called for a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United. So far, 121 members of the current Congress have co-sponsored legislation for a constitutional amendment. January 22, 2020

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How AI Uses Document Verification To Keep You Safe

By Stephen Hyduchak It’s a moment most people have experienced. You’re required to show your ID for Is it You or an ID thiefsomething, and you wait as the person studies both your face and the photo on the driver’s license, passport, or other document, making sure you’re not an impersonator trying to pull a fast one. These days, artificial

intelligence is playing a role similar to that security person, with software that allows validation of IDs remotely through digital document verification. This way you can do business through your smartphone, and someone on the other end can make sure you’re who you say you are and that a thief hasn’t stolen your identity. And that’s especially

important at a time when identity theft has been on the rise, says Stephen Hyduchak, CEO of Aver (www.goaver.com), an identity-verification service. “Fraudsters are getting creative, but so is technology,” Hyduchak says. “It’s important to keep up because there are so many ways to create fake documents that allow someone to claim to be you and maybe

even get away with it.” Hyduchak says there are a few categories of document fraud: Illegitimate documents. These documents are completely false. They have characteristics such as missing holograms or other current standards that are essential parts of a legitimate version of that document. False documents. This is a document that belongs to one person, but that another person tries to use in an effort to authenticate himself. Modified documents. This is when an original document is altered. Hyduchak says the alterations can be caught with software that detects whether fonts and text match the originals. How do fraudsters even get the ID documents to start with? Hyduchak says it’s a matter of data security breaches – and often a combination of more than one breach. He gives this example. Just recently, the cryptocurrency exchange Binance, using a third-party Know-YourCustomer (KYC) provider, was the victim of a hack that leaked

over 10,000 photographs of purported Binance KYC data. This breach affected up to 60,000 people. “On Binance, users buy and sell cryptocurrency, something that is privacycentric by its very nature, but still vulnerable,” Hyduchak says. “Coupling leaks like this with major data breaches like Equifax and Target, our personal information can be manipulated for the fraud with some basic photoshop work.” A digital verification process is one way to head off any subterfuge, Hyduchak says. For example, his company has a program that works this way: The user captures a picture of their ID or passport using their smartphone. The user then takes a selfie to verify they are the same person pictured on the ID or passport. Facial recognition software compares the images through algorithms. “As time goes on,” Hyduchak says, “I think you are going to see digital facial checks become the standard for ID verification, and that will eliminate most types of fraud.”

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What are the most pressing migration issues for data science?

By Desert Star Staff CAIRO, Jan. 2020 - The Governance Lab at New York University Tandon School of Engineering and its partners released the most pressing questions on migration that could be answered leveraging data and data science and asked the public to prioritize the order in which resources should be applied. The questions were curated through an innovative process of sourcing “bilinguals” – individuals who have both subject matter and data expertise. The list is the first batch of questions within The GovLab’s 100 Questions Initiative — an effort to identify the most important societal questions that can be answered by data. Other domains include gender, air quality, disinformation, and the future of work. Together with partner organizations International Organisation on Migration (IOM) and the European Commission’s Joint Data Research Centre, The GovLab Co-Founder and Chief Research and Development Officer Stefaan Verhulst unveiled the questions Sunday, January 19, at the Second International Forum on Migration Statistics, an international conference in Cairo. The top questions cover a wide range of topics, including migrant well-being, enforcement and security, and the vulnerabilities

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of displaced people. “For data innovation to contribute to solving our challenges, we first need to have clear questions,” said Marzia Rango, research and data officer at IOM’s Global Migration Data Analysis Centre. “Through this work, we now have a greater understanding of where to collectively focus, from a data perspective.” “This work ensures we have a list of credible, validated, and compelling prompts to address through data science,” said Michele Vespe, project manager at the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre. Verhulst echoed these remarks: “Asking the right questions is essential to getting the most out of our datasets. It helps us understand what problems to focus our limited resources on.” The release coincides with the launch of a public voting campaign to prioritize the top questions. Through the initiative’s new online platform, anyone with an internet connection can now vote on what they consider to be the most pressing questions about migration that could be answered with increased access to data or through the use of data science. In addition to identifying key questions, The 100 Questions Initiative will also help create new data collaboratives. Data collaboratives are an emerging

form of public-private partnership that help unlock the public-interest value of previously siloed data. The GovLab has conducted significant research on the value of data collaboration, identifying that inter-sectoral collaboration can both increase access to information (for example, the vast stores of data held by private companies) as well as unleash the potential of that information to serve the public good. The 100 Questions Initiative was made possible with support from Schmidt Futures, Data2X, and the Bertelsmann Foundation. It is supported by a global advisory board comprising data science and subject matter experts

from the public, corporate, and non-profit sectors. Members include Ciro Cattuto, scientific director of ISI Foundation; Gabriella Gómez-Mont, founder and former director at Laboratorio Para La Ciudad; Molly Jackman, strategy and research leader at Netflix; Vivienne Ming, founder of Socos Labs; Wilfred Ndifon, director of research at AIMS Global Network; Denice Ross, fellow at Georgetown University’s Beeck Center for Social Impact and Innovation; and Matthew Salganik, professor of sociology at Princeton University. “Migration is a research field that overlaps a lot with highly contested debates in the public sphere,” said one

of the bilinguals involved in the project, Ettore Recchi, a professor of sociology at Sciences Po and part-time professor at the Migration Policy Centre of the European University Institute. “Such debates are in desperate need of evidence coming from solid, value-free, impartial studies. In turn, migration research is a vast field of unsystematic data collection that serves the public interest only limitedly. The 100 Questions Initiative has the potential to streamline migration studies, helping them address the really focal issues, systematize their findings, and thus bridge the gap between research, public opinion, and policies.”

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Supporters of Youth Climate Lawsuit Not Deterred by Court Ruling

By Desert Star Staff The young people who took the federal government to court to force action on climate change say they’ll continue their battle, despite a federal court ruling against their 2015 lawsuit. As co-counsel for the plaintiffs, Phil Gregory says the judges agreed the youths brought compelling evidence that action is needed to prevent injuries from climate change. But the court ultimately ruled two-to-one that Congress or the executive branch, not the courts, are the places for action. Gregory finds the argument unconvincing, because young people who’ll be affected by climate change can’t vote and don’t have political power. “To say, ‘Oh, go to Congress, or go to the

executive branch and get them to do something,’ I mean, that’s just a hollow gesture, because the youth of America can’t do that,” Gregory states. Friday’s decision in the lawsuit -- Juliana v. United States -- reverses an earlier district court ruling that would have let the case go forward. Gregory says plaintiffs will file a petition for a rehearing before the full Ninth Circuit Court by the end of January, but the court isn’t required to consider it. Gregory says the 21 plaintiffs, now between ages 12 and 23, are seeking no monetary damages. Instead, they want a court order that the federal government address actions that cause global warming, such fossil fuel emissions that exacerbate the climate crisis. “What’s troubling is the

A climate change lawsuit rejected by a federal court last week argued that the U.S. government is violating young Americans’ constitutional rights to a clean environment. (greenpeace.org) fact that the federal judiciary feels that it cannot check the policies and actions of the other two branches,

when the evidence clearly shows that these policies and actions are harming American citizens,” he states.

Supreme Court’s Citizens United Decision Turns Ten

Hundreds of grassroots groups have sprung up in the past decade to try and overturn the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the case Citizens United v. Federal Elections Commission. (Royalty Free Images) By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Corporations and trade associations have poured almost a billion dollars, by some estimates, into American

elections since the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its Citizens United decision ten years ago next Tuesday. The court decision freed companies to make unlimited

political donations without declaring the true sources of what’s come to be known as “dark money.” Robert Weissman, president of the good-government watchdog

New Year: Time to Review Your Meds

By Desert Star Staff It’s a new year and pharmacists say people should take time to reflect on the medications they’re using. An annual evaluation is especially important for older adults. One in four people age 65 and older takes five or more medications for chronic disease management. Rob Reinhardt, a pharmacist with Jackson Care Connect in Medford, says to complicate things more, folks often have multiple providers prescribing them medications. He says a specialist might prescribe www.desertstarweekly.com

you something that interacts badly with medication from your primary care physician. “And throw on top of that if you add in supplements or herbals or things like that that no one knows you’re taking other than you, you can really set yourself up for some serious interactions that can cause hospitalizations or worse,” Reinhardt states. Reinhardt says people can ask their local pharmacist to review their medications for free with them, and that pharmacists can identify which medications might interfere with each other or which they

recommend discontinuing. Jason Mallari, a pharmacist with CareOregon, says it’s important to ask questions, including what the medication plan is going forward. Will it be for a short time while a person changes his or her lifestyle or much longer? Mallari often sees someone who’s put on medication and stays on it without considering why. “What people forget is people change over time,” he points out. “People change not only because of time but also because of what you’re taking, what you’re eating, and January 22, 2020

group Public Citizen, says that has led to a system rigged to benefit the super-rich. “The top 25 donors are responsible for nearly half of all the individual contributions that have gone to super PACs since the Citizens United decision,” says Weissman. “So, we really are looking at an oligarchic situation.” Weissman says that means that issues that enjoy wide public support - like bills to prevent gun violence, lower prescription drug prices or fight climate change - have languished in Congress, as many lawmakers depend on funds from the gun lobby, and drug and energy companies. Supporters of the decision say it allows all corporations to have a voice in the political process, not just the ones with media empires. Senate Democrats have introduced a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United. And the so you may have to evaluate those medications that you’re taking more often than you probably would think.” Reinhardt says patients can help pharmacists by telling them how they are feeling on certain medications, especially if they notice something after taking a new prescription. “That might help them give you some clues that, ‘Oh,

The five years since the lawsuit was filed have been the hottest years on record.

Democrat-controlled House of Representatives passed the “For the People Act” to reform the rules on political donations. But Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has refused to allow a vote, calling the bills a ploy to get more Democrats elected. Maryland Congressman John Sarbanes - D-Baltimore - says the House bill would be shot in the arm for democracy. “It requires disclosure of where dark money is coming from,” says Sarbanes. “It puts a cop on the beat by strengthening the Federal Election Commission. It puts new rules in place with respect to lobbyists and super PACs, and other measures.” The bill also would reform the campaign finance system, allowing candidates to get matching funds for small-donor donations, thus diluting the influence of special interests. In 2018, California passed the Disclose Act, which requires ads from independent political committees to prominently display their primary funders.

this particular drug might not be tolerated well for you,’” he states. “’Maybe there’s a better alternative I can talk to the physician about getting for you that does the same thing but doesn’t cause this particular side effect for you.’” Disclosure: CareOregon contributes to our fund for reporting on Health Issues, Senior Issues.

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HOROSCOPES ARIES

Your work in the world will be guided and directed by promptings and impressions from above. You are to initiate new ideas: new possibilities creating new probabilities creating new outcomes, unreflective of the past. You will need to meet important people, then become one yourself. You will learn to act with humility while attaining great goals. Develop what is necessary to solidify these tasks. You’re the person for this job.

TAURUS It’s important to contact people afar concerning their health, welfare, family life, plans and future agendas. Keep in touch with family. The outer aspects of these interactions hide a deep spiritual purpose. With strength and calmness speak the truth of your aims and purposes; listen carefully to the other(s). There’s a seed of enlightenment in their words. Be not afraid to ask for all that is needed. Read Matthew 7:7.

GEMINI You hold within yourself secret talents. You may or may not know this. They need to be called forth now with intention. You can ask that you recognize them. Do not be secretive about resources. However, you must protect them. Pay all debts on all levels – physical, emotional, mental, spiritual. You and another may need to travel somewhere to discover information.

JANUARY 22 - 28, 2020 ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST BY RISA D’ANGELES

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CANCER There’s a spiritual task you’re being asked to provide from Jupiter, the planet central to the Aquarian Age distributing Love/Wisdom. Jupiter asks that you provide more love to your groups and communities you interact with. You are to be wise, distributing truth with love and wisdom to those around you. Not gossip, not opinion, not another’s point of view, not interpretation, but the truth within your heart. This safeguards you.

LEO You are the most important communicator to co-workers and colleagues. Leo is the sign of love in the heart. Sometimes that love is obscured by hurts, sadness and imperfect interactions in relationships (all relationships are). Sometimes we turn away from people, bestowing our love on pets, gardens, crystals and climbing rocks. It might be good to think of all the people you’ve known. Lovingly say to them, “Hello, my friend, hello.”

VIRGO It’s a special time for you to ponder upon what avocations you want to pursue; what talents, gifts and skills you already possess. It’s a good time to think back on how you’ve cared for loved ones and what you want to do for others in the future in terms of serving them. I see you in a garden, vines of honeysuckle,

and hops climbing a tall arbor. It’s good for your garden this year to obtain a biodynamic calendar. Maria Thun’s is best.

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valued previously. You have deepened into a sense of greater responsibility and climbed to a level of success. Always you ask, “What’s next?” Every question we have reflects a developmental stage. Whatever is occurring, stand always in the light. A Sag’s journey is sometimes long and arduous. Sometimes you step into the unknown. Remain there.

within you. Slowly, gently. A new you coming forth.

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Careful telling people about future hopes, wishes and You’re thinking about family dreams. They will not be relationships. Friends are understood. Careful with your sometimes Libra’s family. time each day. Plan early what You’re attempting to have your actions will be. Outline an intact sense of family and a time schedule. Employ a greater feeling of foundation. quiet firm discipline - the first These times may bring up step toward working under CAPRICORN childhood memories, perhaps the Will of God. Speak softly wounds. We cannot heal yet vibrantly and always with until wounds surface. You You communicate these days love (another discipline). You have the strength to face with great depth of feeling. will be called to a far distant these shadows, the wisdom Don’t worry if people step shore. You will consider what is to understand them and the back. Your life-force is showing best. Call the Soul to stabilize love, latent and in potential, to through, filled with the fire and direct all endeavors. heal. In emotional crisis, take of intention and conviction. Ignatia Amara, the homeopath It’s as if God were speaking. Risa D’Angeles is the that soothes & settles grief. Capricorn’s glyph is almost founder and director of the signature of God. You’ll the Esoteric & Astrological be asked to organize things, Studies Research Institute: SCORPIO to show leadership and drive, Risa’s Esoteric Astrology. You need to enter into deeper to impress (give to) others She can be reached at relationships with intelligent with ideas that become ideals risagoodwill@gmail.com. and passionate people. You within them. You do this need real interchanges of ideas already. Yes, but now more and beliefs so you can grow so. Avoid those who resist. new values and experiment AQUARIUS with unique plans for the future. A new foundation of thought seeks to meet You’re going to enter into the challenges of the new an internal state for a while, realities about to take place interacting and investigating in our world. Stay focused, things deep within; things have purposeful intent, take confidential, religious, private up a new study. Mars asks and personal. Do not feel you what are you devoted caught up in limitations to, what are your ideals? or hindrances. They only mean you’re working SAGITTARIUS toward overcoming them. Place yourself first in the Observe how your sense coming days so that you of identity has expanded. can protect yourself and Have your values also maintain vibrant health. A changed? Compare today’s new identity of strength values with what you and courage is forming

Groups Sue to Stop Major Expansion of Fracking in Central CA

Bakersfield’s large oil fields contribute to poor air quality that plagues the region. (Mark Rose/National Parks Conservation Assoc.) By Desert Star Staff BAKERSFIELD, Calif. Nine conservation groups have just filed suit against the Trump administration, in an attempt to stop a

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plan to open up more than a million acres of public land in Central California to drilling and fracking. The lawsuit claims the Bureau of Land Management

violated the National Environmental Protection Act - or NEPA - by disregarding the potential impact of the new wells on public health, air quality and climate change. January 22, 2020

Mark Rose, Sierra Nevada Program manager for the National Parks Association says the feds want to plow ahead anyway. “Throughout this process, BLM really ignored our comments and really, just pushed through this plan without looking at all the different impacts,” says Rose. “Not only on our national parks, but on some of the most impacted communities in the nation when it comes to air quality.” The lands in question stretch across Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare and Ventura counties. The BLM recently announced it is lifting a moratorium on oil and gas leases in place since 2012, when a federal judge halted a similar plan over environmental concerns. The Trump administration is already working to undermine NEPA, by revising guidelines that currently

require the government to study a project’s longterm, cumulative impact on the environment. The administration’s view is that the U.S. needs to encourage more drilling, to create jobs and protect the nation’s energy independence. It’s an argument that Mark Rose rejects. “We are already dominating when it comes to our energy agenda,” says Rose. “And we don’t need additional acreage to be sold in environmental justice communities, or next door to national parks like Sequoia and Kings Canyon.” If a judge doesn’t block the Central California plan or a similar one that opens up drilling on public lands in the Monterey area - the BLM could start auctioning off leases in California within six months.

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Warner Bros. ‘Goldfinch’ Now on DVD

The Warner Bros. film “The Goldfinch” is based on Donna Tartt’s 2013 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about how a young boy’s life is changed following a bombing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York that kills his mother. As he runs from the museum following the blast, he takes a tiny painting of a goldfinch with him. After the tragedy, 13-yearold Theo Decker (Oakes Fegley) is taken in by his best friend’s family, who live on the Upper East Side. Nicole Kidman is his friend’s mom, who eventually learns to love him as if he were

her own son. Theo is happy, and all is well until his father (Luke Wilson) suddenly shows up with his girlfriend Xandra (Sarah Paulson) and reclaims him, unfortunately for Theo. He then is taken to Las Vegas, where he is befriended by Boris (Finn Wolfhard), who lives in Theo’s neighborhood with his Russian father. The two boys soon become pals and hang out together all the time. When Theo’s dad is killed in a car accident, Theo runs away and heads back to New York. Boris has promised to join him in a few days, but he never does. Theo grows up and

becomes a New York Art dealer working with a mentor he met as a youngster. The older Theo is now played by Ansel Elgort (“Baby Driver”). He loves his job and still has the painting of the goldfinch that he stole years earlier. Or does he? “The Goldfinch” was written by Peter Straughan and directed by John Crowly. “The Goldfinch,” rated R for drug use and language, has a running time of 149 minutes and is now available on DVD and Blu ray. The DVD featurettes are: “The Goldfinch Unbound” with commentary about the film from the

director and actors, “The Real Goldfinch” about the painting, and the art museum where it is located and deleted scenes.

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Well, it’s that time of year. Time for the Oscar telecast, which will air Sunday, February 9, at 5 pm on ABC-TV. If you are planning to enter a betting contest at work or elsewhere, you probably already have a strong hunch about the outcome. If you watched the Golden Globes and the Screen Actors Guild awards, you have another set of clues. Their picks in the Best Acting

categories were: Best Actor-Joaquin Phoenix “Joker.” Best Actress--Renee Zelwegger “Judy. Best Supporting Actor-Brad Pitt “Once Upon A Time in Hollywood” and Laura Dern for Best Supporting Actress in “Marriage Story.” The nine nominees for Best Picture are: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Joker, Marriage Story, The Irishman, 1917, Ford vs. Ferrari, Little Women, Parasite, and Jo Jo Rabbit. My prediction is either Once Upon a Time in Hollywood or 1917, but your guess is as good as mine.

NASA asteroid warning: TWO huge space rocks to hurtle past Earth

By Desert Star Staff The new year brings with its new asteroid threats, with NASA warning of two close cosmic flybys in a single day following a busy festive period of Near Earth Object (NEO) approaches to our planet. The first NEO to buzz the Earth today is identified as 2020 AQ1 – and was only first spotted on January 11. Happily, the 755ft-diameter space rock screamed safely by us at roughly 2:54am EST, passing a mere 0.026 AU from Earth – 2.5 million miles from the planet’s core – at a speed of 61,500 miles per hour. The asteroid will head out into the Milky Way, but it is expected to make another loop around and come back www.desertstarweekly.com

this way on August 23, 2104. Were an object of that size and velocity to hit the Earth, it could level an entire city in seconds. Next up on Monday is 2013 DU, estimated to be up to 308 feet in diameter, travelling at a (relatively) paltry 14,226 mph, much slower than its earlier cosmic counterpart. It’s expected to pass the Earth at 9:19pm EST, at a safe distance of 0.083 AU or 3.5 million miles. The ESA has identified 21,655 NEO asteroids and 109 NEO comets, all of which pose a potential threat to our planet. However, as shown by space rocks like 2020 AQ1, which was only discovered less than two weeks ago, there are many more potential dangers lurking out there in space.

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Dolly Parton and More To Perform For The Gift Of Music Concert

By Desert Star Staff Nashville, Tenn. – The Dustin J. Wells Foundation’s The Gift of Music concert to benefit the W.O. Smith Music School and the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundationannounces Dolly Parton, Lee Greenwood, Lonestar, Collin Raye, T.G. Sheppard, Drew Baldridge, Abby Anderson, Artimus Pyle Band, Eric Lee Beddingfield, Red Mountain Bluegrass Band, Brad and Maisy Stella, Taylon

Hope, and Scott Bass will take the stage of the historic Ryman Auditorium on January 30, 2020 at 7pm. Tickets for The Gift of Music Concert are $100 and $85 (for obstructed view) plus applicable services charges and are available online starting at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 24th. The event is also the featured entertainment for The Crown Council, a group of dental teams gathering in Nashville

Ronnie Milsap, Gunnar Nelson, and many other generous and talented musicians who have donated their time and talent to support the efforts and causes of Dustin’s foundation. A portion of the proceeds from this year’s Gift of Music concert will go to Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation. Established as a national identity in 2014, this charitable organization is dedicated to changing the future of cancer by funding advanced, innovative research that treats the cancer while sparing the patient. For more information, go to www.scottcares.org. Because of his strong love for music, donating to the W.O. for their 25th Annual Event. Dustin J. Wells is the son of Smith Music School is another The Dustin J. Wells prominent Nashville cosmetic Foundation honors the memory dentist, Dr. Dennis Wells of the way Dustin can be remembered, by sharing the “Gift of Music” of a very special young man. Nashville Center for Aesthetic After the loss of Dustin Jack Dentistry. For more information with underprivileged children in our community. With the Wells in a car accident in on Dr. Wells or his practice provision of free instruments 2005, his family and friends visit www.drdenniswells.com. searched for ways to keep his Since its inception in 2008, and 50 cent lessons, these young lives can continue memory alive and allow his life the benefit concert has had to continue touching others. the support of some of music’s to be changed, grown and A fund was set up and the greatest artists, including Ronnie enriched in memory of Dustin. For more dollars collected are used for Dunn, Kellie Pickler, Dierks information, visit www. the sole purpose of reaching Bentley, Lady Antebellum, out to others in Dustin’s honor. Peter Cetera, Peter Frampton, dustinwellsgiftofmusic.com.

VA Anti-Tobacco Bills Aim to Keep Teens from Smoking

By Desert Star Staff RICHMOND, Va. -- Even as the Trump administration raised the age to purchase tobacco from 18 to 21 last month, Virginia lawmakers have introduced three bills to make it even harder for teens to access tobacco products. The bills aim to increase the state cigarette tax six fold, ban the sales of all flavored tobacco products and create a statewide

retail licensing system. The bills’ cosponsor, Democratic Delegate Patrick Hope of Arlington, pointed out that raising the cigarette tax from 30 cents a pack - the second-lowest rate in the nation - to $1.80 would bring the tax up to the national average. “The data shows that by increasing tax by this amount, it would decrease the number of people that smoke,” Hope

said. “And in turn, it will reduce the access for youth to get their hands on cigarettes and become addicted.” Gov. Ralph Northam has proposed raising the cigarette tax by 30-cents a pack, but Hope said he doesn’t think that goes far enough. Almost 1 in 4 Virginia high school students uses tobacco in some form, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Another anti-tobacco plan that falls short, according to Hope, is the Trump administration’s ban on certain e-cigarette flavors. Hope said the number of Virginians who vape has exploded over the past four years, and this bill would outlaw all flavored tobacco products in the Commonwealth. “You really can’t sugarcoat this in any way - the industry

is flavoring these products to attract kids, and that is very harmful to them,” he said. “And so, what we’re doing is we have an outright flavored tobacco ban.” He added a bill to establish a tobacco retail licensing system would help ensure stores are keeping tobacco away from kids. Last fall, one person died and at least 30 reported lung injuries from using vaping products, according to the Virginia Department of Health.

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2020 NAMM Show Recap

Brandon “Taz” Niederauer performing at the D’Angelico Guitar booth on Jan. 18, 2020. Photo by Robert Kinsler From the debut of the latest high-tech music-minded gear to stunning performances on stages large and small, the 2020 NAMM Show delivered a long weekend of bona fide excitement in Anaheim (Jan. 16-19, 2020). NAMM, or National Association of Music Merchants, is a music products, professional audio and technology trade show that fills every conceivable square foot of the Anaheim Convention Center as well as several nearby hotels and concert venues. I have been attending the annual Winter NAMM Show since the early 1990s and I can’t recall an event as packed with enthusiastic attendees as I experienced this year. Along with some really cool new gear and musical instruments, the range of powerful performances unleashed from a diverse field of artists also helped make this a standout year. Every NAMM-goer has a different experience at the annual event. Here are highlights of my journey through this year’s show.

pounds compared to the 400 pound combination of a Hammond B-3 and Leslie speaker traditionally used. Information: use.yamaha.com. Another impressive sighting was Lekholm Instruments’ DM48 Digital Chromatic Harmonica. The unique instrument definitely takes harmonica playing into the 21st century by allowing players play in any and all keys in one instrument, and to use countless expressive capabilities by tapping into a world of software instruments and effects. Information: lekholminstruments.com. Paoletti Guitars are handmade in Tuscany, Italy, using reclaimed chestnut wood from 130 to 150-yearold wine barrels. Visually, the guitars blend both old and new, and they sound fantastic too! Information: www.paolettiguitars.com.

as Slash (Guns N’ Roses), Don Felder (The Eagles), Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), Elliot Easton (The Cars) and Cheap Trick’s Robin Zander and Rick Nielsen for a fantastic concert. Highlights abounded, including a take on Robert Johnson’s “Crossroads” featuring emerging singer-guitarist Emily Wolfe, rising artist Celisse performing her soulful original “Get There,” Halestorm singerguitarist Lzzy Hale crushing “I Miss the Misery,” Slash and Felder joining forces for “Hotel California,” Slash, Zander and Nielsen tearing up on the power pop rocker “Big Eyes” and a one-two finale take on ZZ Top’s “Tush” and Led Zeppelin’s “Whole Lotta Love,” the latter featuring an army of talents on stage together. Information: Gibson.com.

demonstrated the power and ease of using his Studiologic Sledge keyboard, and played selections from Yes and The Buggles on the instrument. Information: studiologic-music.com. The Yamaha All-Star Concert on the Grand was hosted by Sinbad and featured a cast of great players including Verbalase, Kenny Loggins and headliners Earth, Wind & Fire. Day 3 (Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020) I didn’t waste my final day at the 2020 NAMM Show: Harman hosted a session featuring Doors guitarist Robby Krieger and sound engineer Bruce Botnick sharing insights into the legendary band’s career as part of “Stories Behind the Sessions.” I was riveted listening to Krieger discuss and share his guitar work for “L.A. Woman,” with Botnick then playing the isolated Jim Morrison vocal tracks too. Incredible stuff. Information: HarmanAudio.com. Brandon “Taz” Niederauer continues to deliver some of the most incredible performances at NAMM. Only 16, the New York-based electric guitar and his talented band thrilled at D’Angelico Guitars on Saturday. I can’t wait for Taz to release an album featuring his stellar guitar playing and solid songs. Information: dangelicoguitars.com. Tower of Power performed a concert in celebration of the Oakland-spawned troupe’s 50th anniversary on the NAMM Grand Plaza Stage. Sponsored by Yamaha, I thought the horn section-anchored R&B band killed it across a twohour concert that included rousing versions of new tracks as well as classic material (notably “You’re Still a Young Man” and “What Is Hip?”). Information: towerofpower.com.

come in several types. They are make of polycarbonate, bend, are durable and easy to use. And they will definitely Day 2 (Friday, Jan. 17, 2020) assist players who can’t hold My Friday at the NAMM on to their guitar pick. “I’m Show included getting the still a frustrated guitarist, but opportunity to meet and chat at least I like my pick!” with several of my musical Seymour Duncan hosted heroes including Elliot Easton an afternoon set from famed (The Cars), Graham Coxon fingerstyle guitar master (Blur) and Geoff Downes Laurence Juber, a two-time (ASIA, Yes, The Buggles) – Grammy winner who rose to and that’s not even including fame as lead guitarist of Paul several great performances: McCartney and Wings but has Sweet Lizzy Project is a gone on to carve out a career quintet from Havana, Cuba who as studio and session musician, absolutely impressed this writer composer and solo artist who with a standout set on the attracts enthusiastic audiences Pioneer Pro Audio Stage. The whenever he performs. His band’s infectious style of rock 30-minute appearance at is bolstered by the talents of NAMM found Juber offering up all five members of the group, brilliant instrumental versions including lead vocalist and of works ranging from George lyricist Lisset Diaz, co-writer and Harrison’s “While My Guitar lead guitarist Miguel Comas, Gently Weeps” and The keyboardist Wilfredo Gatell, Beatles classic “Daytripper” bassist Alejandro Gonzalez and to Jimi Hendrix’s “Little drummer Ángel Luis Millet. Wing” to Pete Townshend’s Graham Coxon gave Opening Day (Thursday, “Won’t Get Fooled Again.” a product demonstration Jan. 16, 2020) My day ended with at Softube and answered My 15-hour day began courtesy of Gibson at the City questions about his recent work by attending the NAMM National Grove of Anaheim. scoring episodes for Netflix and Breakfast of Champions, which Over the course of three fastpossible future projects with Media Preview Day included singer-songwriter moving hours, a parade of Blur. Information: softube.com. (Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020) Jason Mraz being honored rising artists joined icons such Geoff Downes A mix of outstanding with the Music for Life Award products and new lines of by NAMM President and instruments were displayed in CEO Joe Lamond. Mraz was the lobby of the Convention honored, in part, for his efforts Center. Among the products on behalf of supporting music that caught my eye were: education in schools. Many Yamaha’s YC61 Stage more highlights would follow: Keyboard, an organ-focused Concrete, Washingtoninstrument that combines the based inventor and guitar organ sounds of the Hammond player John Cunradi brought B-3 popularized by rock bands one of the most simple, in the 1960s and ‘70s with the but revolutionary ideas to versatility and real-time control the NAMM Show. “I had a available today. The YC61 brand new and vague idea utilizes a recently-developed in July 2019. I was frustrated virtual circuitry modeling organ as a guitarist; I would start tone generator, which models to play and the pick would the character and behavior twist around in my fingers. I of vintage electronics at the thought if I put a handle on it, component level. The stateit wouldn’t twist.” Fast forward of-the-art keyboard – which six months later and here was ships to retailers in late May Cunradi in Anaheim marketing 2020 – offers another cool his colorful cutting-edge Sweden-based inventor Erik Lekholm shows off his new DM48 Digital Chromatic Harmonica. feature; it weighs a mere 16 Pistol Picks, guitar picks that Photo by Robert Kinsler www.desertstarweekly.com

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Jewish Federation Of The Desert Addresses Security Issues

Tree of Life, Bruce Landgarten, Stephen Weiss, Brad Orsini & Miles Berger By Pam Price Dangerous times call for prudent security measures, and the desert is no exception to this new imperative. The Jewish Federation of the Desert in Rancho Mirage presented a town hall-style meeting on January 16th introducing the Secure Community Network ( SNC), a nonprofit organization founded in 2004 as a central address serving the American Jewish Community by addressing matters of security, all-hazard preparedness, and response as it impacts community safety. Bruce Landgarten, the Federation’s Chief Executive Officer, addressed the group on current security issues in the desert, which became an even more relevant issue in the wake of the Oct. 27, 2018 massacre of 11 individuals at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. “The actions implied in the three words ‘Run, Hide, Fight’ save lives,” said Landgarten,” adding “it was proven 16 months ago when the Tree of Life Synagogue was the site of the worst antiSemitic attack on U.S. soil. As horrible as the attack on that Shabbat morning was, the security training given the leadership and members of the Pittsburgh Jewish community in the 18 months beforehand unquestionably saved lives.” Speaking on behalf of the SNC, Brad Orsini CEO presented a two-hour lecture describing security measures that have been implemented at Jewish institutions, synagogues, Jewish Community Centers, day school, and camps focused on thwarting future attacks. The implementation of these security measures has proven to become a “critical, proven partner for Jewish communities across the U.S. and a standard insurance policy for communities and executives in need. An example given by SCN is when the conflict in the Middle East heightens, or the terrorism level rises in the U.S. community leaders rely on SCN to keep them informed and assist while implementing necessary precautions to secure their facilities and people. A video presentation featured an interview with the rabbi at Tree of life who was in the chapel

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when the active shooter broke in, at the time she had left her cell phone in her purse and was unable to immediately call 911. He urged the audience to carry a cellphone with you at all times, as they’re no moments to spare

Tree of Life, Stephen Weiss, Riv Cnty Sheriff, Roberta Nyman JFED Board President, Brad Orsini, Riv Cnty Sheriff and Bruce Landgarten.

if an active shooter arrives. The Jewish Federation of the Desert is dedicated to helping agencies prepare, mitigate, and respond to a crisis as part of the CSI (Communal Security Initiative) and is a

continuation of its efforts to help train and educate in safety and security awareness. The Jewish Federation was joined by Riverside County Sheriff’s Department for this program. Together, the solution requires

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To Create Dr. King’s Beloved Community

Volunteers on MLK Day focus on serving one another to help bridge divides and confront social problems, making the holiday “a day on, not a day off.” (Adobe Stock) By Desert Star Staff From young students to

business professionals, today, Missourians from all walks of

life will honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by giving

back to their communities. This is the 25th anniversary of MLK Day as a National Day of Service, which encourages Americans to observe the holiday as “a day on, not a day off.” Hundreds of service projects are scheduled, and Dr. Alisa Warren, executive director with the Missouri Commission on Human Rights, said they hope to emulate Dr. King’s legacy of peace, unity and service, to create what he called a ‘beloved community.’ “A community of love, where love overshadows hate and where, even though we’re all very different, we can learn from each other’s difference and grow as a community,” Warren said. “And so, his legacy really to all of us is to learn to serve one another.” Other events honoring Dr. King today in Missouri include

the Springfield Multicultural Festival and the Annual Freedom March in St. Louis, as well as prayer breakfasts, lectures, documentary viewings and unity walks. Warren said serving our neighbors is one of the first steps toward bridging divides and confronting social problems. And she’s encouraged by the way’s volunteers work to carry out Dr. King’s dream. “It seems right now sometimes, folks are feeling as though our society is getting cynical and maybe not as interested in working together for peace; when really, that couldn’t be farther from the truth,” she said. “People are very, very committed to his legacy.” Local volunteer opportunities can be found on the website MLKday.gov.

Another Legal Challenge Filed Over New Pork Processing Rules

By Desert Star Staff ST. PAUL, Minn. -- A federal lawsuit was filed this week over recent changes to how safety inspections are handled at pork processing plants. It follows a separate federal suit filed in Minnesota last fall. In 2019, the U.S. Department of Agriculture revised how inspections are handled at slaughterhouses by essentially handing most of those duties over to the companies themselves. Ryan Talbott, a staff attorney at Center for Food Safety, one of the plaintiffs in the latest lawsuit, says shifting that responsibility opens the door to food-borne illnesses. “It’s safe to say that once you have the slaughter plant employees, who have no mandatory minimum training or education requirements, taking on the roles of trained

federal inspectors -- this is a recipe for disaster,” he states. The USDA says the changes are intended to modernize the pork processing system. Many in the pork industry also support the changes, saying they will bring more efficiencies. Last fall, several labor unions filed a federal lawsuit in Minnesota over provisions that remove maximum line speeds when bringing hogs to slaughter. That suit contends the changes compromise worker safety, as well as food safety. Talbott says the threat to pork products sold in the U.S. would not be on a small scale. He says this could affect U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and his department have faced several lawsuits over a consumers in a big way. rollback of regulations for pork processing plants. (USDA.gov) “The government’s expecting several dozen pork to cover more than 90% of going to be felt nationally.” A hearing in the lawsuit filed slaughter plants to adopt these pork that’s sold in commerce,” The latest suit asks the in Minnesota is scheduled rules, which is probably going he states. “So, the effects are court to dismiss the new rules. for later this month.

Well-Being Disparities Persist for New Mexico’s Children

By Desert Star Staff ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- There is positive news for children in the annual data book released Wednesday by New Mexico Voices for Children. But the children’s advocacy group says significant improvements still are needed. The data book tracks child well-being from one year to the next, and found a slight improvement in child poverty rates in 2018. It also shows that child health insurance rates and preschool attendance have improved over time. Teen birth rates continued to decline, according James Jimenez, executive director, New Mexico Voices for Children, who says that indicator is important to watch. “A trend that has been www.desertstarweekly.com

moving in the right direction for many years now, and although we still rank fairly low -- 44th -- it’s certainly moving in the right direction,” he states. Overall the data book shows that 26% of the state’s children in 2018 remained at or below the federal poverty line, which made New Mexico 49th in the nation, a change from 48th place the year before. The report found that even more Hispanic children -- 30% -- were living in poverty, while the percentage of Native American children was still higher at 41%. While the state as a whole saw a larger share of children living in high poverty areas, the rate worsened most dramatically for black children, rising from 20%

by 2016 to 26% in 2017. Jimenez argues that New Mexico is not adequately providing opportunities for children of color. “And it’s really evident to us that if we are going to make sure that New Mexico thrives in the future, we really have to be a lot more intentional about ensuring that we are addressing the conditions that children of color are living in in our state,” he stresses. At the same time, Jimenez notes that Hispanic and Native American youth have seen the biggest improvements in high school graduation rates. He adds that Voices for Children would like to see lawmakers improve tax policies for working families during the 2020 legislative session January 22, 2020

that begins next week. “So we hear all the time that politicians saying children are our future, they are our most important asset, but if you look at our budget, it’s not reflected in the way that we make tax policy,” he states. Voices for Children would also like to see lawmakers pass common sense, gun

safety legislation, and increase funding for the state’s behavioral health system. Disclosure: New Mexico Voices for Children/KIDS COUNT contributes to our fund for reporting on Budget Policy & Priorities, Early Childhood Education, Human Rights/ Racial Justice, Poverty Issues.

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Pelosi announces impeachment managers, House votes to send articles to Senate

By Desert Star Staff House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has named the House Democrats who will serve as seven impeachment managers – or prosecutors outlining the case – in the Senate trial of President Donald Trump. The case against Trump will be led by California Rep. Adam Schiff, who, as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, led the initial impeachment inquiry against Trump. House Judiciary chair Rep. Jerry Nadler (NY) will act as Schiff’s second in command. A longtime opponent of Trump, Nadler’s committee, drafted the articles of impeachment following Schiff’s inquiry. Democratic Representatives Zoe Lofgren (CA), Hakeem Jeffries (NY), Val Demings (FL), Jason Crow (CO), and Sylvia Garcia (TX) were also named as managers. All have a legal background, and Pelosi told reporters that her emphasis was on choosing “litigators, the emphasis is on the comfort level in the courtroom.” Schiff and Nadler reiterated their argument that Trump must be removed from office,

in the face of “overwhelming evidence” he is “trying to rig” next year’s election, in the words of Nadler. Following Pelosi’s announcement, the House voted along the party lines to send the articles of impeachment – charging Trump with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress – to the Senate. , and the managers will ceremonially walk the two articles to the other side of the Congress building. The impeachment effort against Trump centers on allegations that he pressured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to reopen a corruption investigation into the family of Joe Biden – a frontrunner for the 2020 Democratic nomination. Democrats have cited a July phone call between Trump and Zelensky as evidence of this, as well as testimony from a host of secondhand witnesses to the call. Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart have denied any impropriety, with Trump accusing the Democrats of running a “witch hunt” against him.

Pelosi withheld the articles from the Senate for a month in a bid to pressure Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to accept her terms for the trial, and as Democrats scrambled to secure further witnesses and testimony from White House insiders, including former National Security Advisor John Bolton. This led to derision from Republicans, given that Democrats cited the need for speedy impeachment last month, calling Trump a “clear and present danger”

to the United States. Faced with a Republican motion to dismiss the trial, Pelosi folded and announced last week that the articles would be sent. Mcconnell’s terms – based on the 1998 impeachment trial of Bill Clinton – accepted. Though the impeachment case is about Ukraine, Pelosi saw fit to resurrect the longdisproven allegations of Trump’s ‘Russian collusion.’ “Voters in American should decide who our president is, not Vladimir Putin,” she

told reporters on Wednesday without offering any context. The Republican-controlled Senate is expected to acquit Trump. None of the upper House’s 53 Republicans have voiced support for removing the president from office, and a two-thirds majority is required to oust Trump. Perhaps anticipating this, Pelosi said that the case against Trump, regardless of its outcome, is “an impeachment that will last forever.”

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Women are rated as ‘less human’ when they wear a lot of makeup

By Desert Star Staff Peter Andrews is an Irish science journalist and writer based in London. He has a background in the life sciences and graduated from the University of Glasgow with a degree in Genetics. Those who like their foundation heavy maybe a little disturbed by a new study that shows that they are perceived as less human and not taken seriously under the layers of makeup. But what if that’s the desired effect? In the study, 1,000 participants, mostly from

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America and the United Kingdom, were asked to evaluate women’s faces with or without heavy makeup. Most participants reported as heterosexual, and the sample included women as well as men. Both men and women perceived heavily made-up women’s faces as possessing less humanness, less agency, less experience, less competence, less warmth, and less morality than faces without makeup. Please tell us what you think! The results were the same whether they looked

at photographs of models or ordinary women. Furthermore, eye shadow had a stronger dehumanizing effect than lipstick. Scientific proof then, that the au naturel look is best? Makeup is all about signs of fertility — whatever feminists say The research comes from the Université libre de Bruxelles in Belgium and the Subtle Prejudice Lab at the University of NebraskaLincoln. Previous research from the same team had concluded that women posed suggestively in lingerie are also dehumanized; that is, they are attributed to less agency, competence, and morality. This is less surprising– striking a sexy pose in lingerie is not the way to go if you want men to think of you more as a strong and independent woman, and less an inanimate object to be admired. But makeup is not so different–it is just another, perhaps more commonplace tool women use to enhance their appearance. And, of course, women wear makeup, dye their hair, and bare their skin to appear more attractive to potential partners, not for the sake of some vague self-empowerment, which in any case would depend on social norms of beauty. But fuller red lips, bigger eyes with larger pupils (an effect created by eye shadow) longer eyelashes, flushed January 22, 2020

cheeks–these are no social norms, but rather ancient signifiers of fertility. Men are hyper-attuned to reading these subtle signals of face and body. This, of course, does not mean that women are continually seeking male attention, much less attempting to attract a new male partner. If you ask women why they do these things, they will, and truthfully, tell you “to look nice.” It just so happens that eons of sexual selection have forged the parameters for ‘nice.’ Drawing the line So the question becomes, do women deliberately make themselves less ‘human’ if that makes them an exaggerated symbol of attraction?

Essentially, ‘dolling up,’ to use a phrase that is commonly uttered, without thinking about the implications. Or are they slathering on too much makeup, until even the targets of their interest no longer recognize them as belonging to the same species? Whichever it is, it is best to stay on the conservative side when going for a job interview, or other official function, the study’s authors counsel; they recommend minimal makeup, or none at all. You don’t want to be perceived as a floozy or an exotic bird. That’s, of course, assuming that you don’t want the hiring manager to be subconsciously attracted to you.

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must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: FEBRUARY 27, 2020 Time: 9:30 a.m., Dept.: S101. The address of the court is: 30755 D AULD ROAD, MURRIETA, CA 92563, SOUTHWEST JUSTICE CENTER. County of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): DESERT STAR WEEKLY 13279 Palm Drive Suite 5, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Dated: JANUARY 15, 2020, Judge of the Superior Court, Publish January 22, 29, 2020, February 5, 12, 2020. DSW20-2018

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE (U.C.C. 6101 et seq. and B & P 24074 et seq.) Escrow No.: 63203-KH Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. The names and address of the Seller/Licensee are: The Atef D. Jaber Trust Dated May 24, 2001, 3700 E. Vista Chino Unit G, Palm Springs, CA 92262. The business is known as: Fiesta Market The names and addresses of the Buyer/Transferee are: Salhab Micahel Inc., 5640 Stoneview Road, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739. As listed by the Seller/ Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller/Licensee within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/ Transferee are: None, The location and general description of all assets normally found and used in the operation of within named, including but not limited to goodwill, tradename, inventory of stock in trade, accounts, contract rights, leases, leasehold improvement, furniture, fixtures and equipment Located at 3700 E. Vista Chino Unit G, Palm Springs, CA 92262 The kind of license to be transferred is: 21-562618 - Off Sale General now issued for the premises located at: 3700 E. Vista Chino Unit G, Palm Springs, CA 92262 The anticipated date of the sale/transfer is February 7, 2020 or upon transfer and issuance of Buyer’s permanent license by the State of California Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control at the office of Inland Empire Escrow, Inc. 12794 Central Avenue, Chino, CA 91710. The amount of the purchase price or consideration in connection with the transfer of the license and business, including the estimated inventory of $100,000.00, is the sum of $200,000.00 which consists of the following: Balance of cash prior to closing in the amount of … $50,000.00 Buyer herein to obtain a new loan in the amount of … $250,000.00 The purchase price of said assets shall be the sum of … $300,000.00. It has been agreed between the Seller/Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Exempt from fee per GC27388.1(a)(1): not related to real property. Dated: December 23, 2019 Sellers: The Atef D. Jaber Trust Dated May 24, 2001/s/ By: Atef Damen Jaber, Trustee Buyers:Salhab Micahel Inc., /s/ By: Nabeel Salhab, CEO 1/22/20 CNS-3334291# DESERT STAR WEEKLY. PUBLISH JANUARY 22, 2020. DSW20-2020 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JEANINE KAY JOHNSON CASE NO. PRIN2000030 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JEANINE KAY JOHNSON. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LAWRENCE BROCKMAN in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LAWRENCE BROCKMAN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with limited authority. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 02/18/20 at 8:45AM in Dept. PS3 located at 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner CHRISTOPHER B. JOHNSON - SBN 173521 LAW OFFICES OF CHRISTOPHER B. JOHNSON 527 S. LAKE AVE., SUITE 200 PASADENA CA 91101 1/15, 1/17, 1/22/20 CNS-3331725# DESERT STAR WEEKLY. . DSW20-2012 California Auction Ad Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property Pursuant to Lien Sale per California Self Storage Act Chapter 10. Undersigned will sell items at www.storagetreasures.com sale by competitive bidding ending on 1/27/2020 9 am. Where said property has been stored at which are located at Desert Self Storage 66251 Dillon RD, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 County of Riverside, State of California. The following tenants: James Sheppard, Edgar Brito, Mark Weedon, Richard Atkinson, Michael Mitts, Kareem Jones, Christine Medina, Kalonnie Rodgers, Rhonnie Sanchez, Gary Sorenson, Iquine Abrom, Elsa Fitzgerald, Gustavo Flores, Elsa Fitzgerald, Elsa Fitzgerald, Eli Wascher, Karri Carter, Josie Huerta, Teige Buckley, Kathy Pinkham, Kevin Williams, Anna Marie Lind, Richard Kirk, Chance Gibb, Tom Moore, Richard Chisholm items to be sold include but not limited to personal property containing boxes, household items, clothing, and tools. Purchases must be paid at the time with Cash Only. All purchases sold as is and must be removed within 72 hours of the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation up to the time of sale, company reserves the right to refuse any online bids. Auction by storagetreasures.com phone: 855-7228853 nct 2324030 1017 Please print on: 1/8/2020 and 1/15/2019. DSW20-2009 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NO. MCC2000097, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 30755 D AULD ROAD, MURRIETA, CA 92563, SOUTHWEST JUSTICE CENTER, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. MARGARET ROSE DUCOULOMBIER filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name: MARGARET ROSE DUCOULOMBIER to Proposed Name: MAGGIE ROSE SINAY. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and

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ness 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 FRANCISCO MARTINEZ MARTINEZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 9, 2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202000435. 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 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND NAME, CASE NO. PSC1909277, SUPERIOR PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish January 15, 22, COURT OF CALIFORNIA 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon 29, February 5, 2020 DSW20-2016 Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. MITZY M. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF MARTINEZ SOTO, ARTURO JAVIER ECHENIQUE, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following fictiANAVELIA J. ECHENIQUE, ANTHONY J. ECH- tious business name(s) JACKSON MOBILE HOME ENIQUE filed a petition with this court for a decree COMMUNITY, 225 S. ELK STREET, HEMET, CA changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name: 92543, RIVERSIDE COUNTY. Riverside County has MITZY MARIANA MARTINEZ SOTO to Proposed been abandoned by the following person(s): BKKS Name: MITZY MARIANA ROJAS MARTINEZ. Pres- HOLDINGS, LLC 225 S. ELK STREET, HEMET, CA ent name: ARTURO JAVIER ECHENIQUE to Pro- 92543/CA. This business is conducted by: LIMposed Name: ARTURO JAVIER ROJAS MARTINEZ. ITED LIABILITY COMPANY The fictitious business Present Name: ANAVELIA JOANA ECHENIQUE name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside to Proposed Name: ANAVELIA JOANA ROJAS County on: 1/28/16 I declare that all the information MARTINEZ. Present Name: ANTHONY JOCRUZ in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant ECHENIQUE to Proposed Name: ANTHONY JO- who declares as true, information which he or CRUZ ROJAS MARTINEZ. THE COURT ORDERS she knows to be false is guilty of a crime. Signed: that all persons interested in this matter shall appear LOGAN A. BOGGS, BKKS HOLDINGS, LLC, A before this court at the hearing indicated below to CALIFORNIA LIMITIED LIABILITY COMPANY BY: show cause, if any, why the petition for change of LAB MANAGEMENT, LP, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED name should not be granted. Any person objecting PARTNERSHIP BY: LAB MANAGEMENT, LP, A to the name changes described above must file a CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTERNSHIP ITS: MEMwritten objection that includes the reasons for the BER BY: LOGAN A. BOGGS, TRUSTEE OF THE objection at least two court days before the matter LOGAN A. BOGGS 1998 PRIMARY TRUST FBO is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the LOGAN A. BOGGS, JR. ITS: MANAGING PARTNER hearing to show cause why the petition should not This statement was filed with the County Clerk of be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana Assessorthe court may grant the petition without a hearing. County Clerk-Recorder on January 02/2020 File NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: FEB 19, 2020 Time: No. R-201601189. Publish January 15, 22, 29, 8:30 a.m., Dept.: PS4. The address of the court is: February 5, 2020. DSW20-2014 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, County of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): DESERT STAR WEEKLY 13279 Palm Drive Suite 5, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. The biological father must be personally served by a registered process server. Dated: DECEMBER 20, 2019, Judge of the Superior Court, Publish JANUARY 22, 29, FEBUARY 5, 12, 2020. DSW20-2017 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NO. PSC 2000075, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92263, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. ROBERT JOSEPH HESCH filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name: ROBERT JOSEPH HESCH to Proposed Name: ROBERT JOSPEH MITZEL. 2.THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: MARCH 06, 2020 Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: PS4, b. The address of the court is: 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262, County of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): DESERT STAR WEEKLY 13279 PALM DRIVE SUITE 5, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Dated: JANUARY 07, 2020 Judge of the Superior Court, Publish January 15, 22, 29, 2020, February 5, 2020. DSW2012 NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL ABANDONED MOBILEHOME AND ITS CONTENTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 23, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at Tramview Mobilehome Community, 9 Garfield, Cathedral City, County of Riverside, California 92234, Tramview Mobilehome Community, or its authorized agent, will sell at public sale the following described property: 1. One (1) 1961 Angelus mobilehome, serial number, 8658, HCD decal number, AAX1849; 2. One (1) Dinning table; 3. One (1) Bookshelf; 4. One (1) Refrigerator; 5. One (1) Bed; 6. One (1) Washing Machine; 7. One (1) Dryer; 8. One (1) Standing Lamp; 9. One (1) Lamp; 10. One (1) End Table; 11. Two (2) Dresser; 12. Two (2) Sofas; 13. Two (2) Televisions; 14. Three (3) Reclining Chairs; 15. Seven (7) Chairs; 16. Miscellaneous DVD’s; 17. Miscellaneous Books; and 18. Miscellaneous Clothing; Said mobilehome and its contents will be sold “as is” and “where is”, and without any covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, mobilehome park approval, encumbrances, or any other matter whatsoever, including but not limited to, the implied warranty of merchantability. Purchase of said mobilehome and its contents does not include any right to resell the home to remain on the space or to tenancy within Tramview Mobilehome Community. The purchaser of the home and its contents may be responsible to pay unpaid registration fees, taxes, fees, liens or other charges owed to the State of California and/ or other governmental entities. Said mobilehome and its contents will be sold in accordance with the provisions of California Civil Code,Section 798.61, and pursuant to the Order Deeming Abandonment obtained in the Superior Court of Riverside County, Case No. PSC1905719. Dated this 30th day of December 2019 at Cerritos, California LAW OFFICES OF LARRY W. WEAVER By: Larry W. Weaver, Authorized Agent for Tramview Mobilehome Community LAW OFFICES OF LARRY W. WEAVER A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 17777 Center Court Drive, Suite 450, Cerritos, California 90703; Telephone: (562) 924-0900; Fax: (562) 924-4018 1/8, 1/15/20 CNS-3328615# DESERT STAR WEEKLY. Publish January 8, 15, 2020 DSW20-2003 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ANS AFFORDABLE HOMES, 74-260 ASTER DR., PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ADRIAN CLICERIO LOPEZ ROJO, 74-260 ASTER DR., PALM DESERT, CA 92260; ADRIAN CLICERIO LOPEZ II, 74-260 ASTER DR., PALM DESERT, CA 92260; NATHAN-LOPEZ, 74-260 ASTER DR., PALM DESERT, CA 92260; SERENA- -LOPEZ, 74-260 ASTER DR., PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Business is conducted by: CO-PARTNERS. Registrant has not begun to transact 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 ADRIAN CLICERIO LOPEZ ROJO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 17, 2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County ClerkRecorder File No. R-202000895. 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). Publish January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 2020 DSW20-2019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: MARTINEZ AND SONS LANDSCAPING, 68660 PANORAMA RD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: FRANCISCO MARTINEZ MARTINEZ, 68660 PANORAMA RD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not begun to transact under the fictitious busi-

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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following fictitious business name(s) PUBELO SERENO MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY, 25521 LINCOLN AVENUE, HEMET, CA 92544, RIVERSIDE COUNTY. Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s): BKKS HOLDINGS, LLC 225 S. ELK STREET, HEMET, CA 92543/CA. This business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on: 1/28/16 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: LOGAN A. BOGGS, BKKS HOLDINGS, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITIED LIABILITY COMPANY BY: LAB MANAGEMENT, LP, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP BY: LAB MANAGEMENT LP, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTERNSHIP ITS: MEMBER BY: LOGAN A. BOGGS, TRUSTEE OF THE LOGAN A. BOGGS 1998 PRIMARY TRUST FBO LOGAN A. BOGGS, JR. ITS: MANAGING PARTNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder on January 02/2020 File No. R-201601188. Publish January 15, 22, 29, February 5, 2020. DSW20-2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: PATRICK CAMPBELL PRODUCTIONS, 75308 KELSEY CIRCLE SOUTH, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: PATRICK EDWARD CAMPBELL, 75308 KELSEY CIRCLE SOUTH, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not begun to transact 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 PATRICK EDWARD CAMPBELL This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 8, 2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202000367. 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

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he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed LLOYD ALLAN CURRY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 8, 2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202000296. 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). Publish January 15, 22, 29, February 5, 2020 DSW20-2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS ELITE MOBILE DETAILING; ELITE AUTO DETAILING; ELITE DETAILING, 68752 30TH AVE, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County; P.O. BOX 3098, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92263. Full name of registrant: JASON WILLIAM SONE, 68752 30TH AVE, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1996. 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 JASON WILLIAM SONE. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 02, 2020. Peter Aldana, AssessorCounty Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202000026. 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). Publish January 8, 15, 22, 29, 2020 DSW20-2008

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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). Publish January 8, 15, 22, 29, 2020 DSW20-2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: R&A AUTO REPAIR & TIRES, 19465 N INDIAN CANYON DR STE H, N. PALM SPRINGS, CA 92258. Riverside County; P.O BOX 323, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Full name of registrant: ROBERTO LOPEZ CORONA, 15075 AVE MONTEFLORA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not begun to transact 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 ROBERTO LOPEZ CORONA This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 02, 2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202000025. 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). Publish January 8, 15, 22, 29, 2020 DSW20-2006

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: R&A MOBILE TRUCK & AUTO, 19465 N INDIAN CANYON DR STE H, N. NORTH PALM SPRINGS, CA 92258. Riverside County; P.O BOX 323, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Full name of registrant: ROBERTO LOPEZ CORONA, 15075 AVE MONTEFLORA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240; ROBERTO ADRIAN CORONA, 15075 AVE MONTEFLORA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by: GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Registrant has not begun to transact 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 ROBERTO LOPEZ CORONA This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMBER 31, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201916885. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS SUPERIOR TRUCK & AUTO, 83437 SAN ASIS DRIVE, COACHELLA, CA 92236. Riverside County Full name of registrant: EDITH- -RAMOS, 83437 SAN ASIS DRIVE, COACHELLA, CA 92236. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not begun to transact 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 EDITH- -RAMOS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 02, 2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202000010. 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). Publish January 8, 15, 22, 29, 2020 DSW20-2005

By Melinda Myers You love them both – your pets and houseplants – but it can be challenging to safely raise them together in the same house. Reduce the risk by selecting pet-safe plants and safely managing houseplant pest problems. Avoid problems by selecting plants suited to your home’s growing conditions and gardening style. Then narrow the list further to plants that are non-toxic specifically to the type of pets you own. Consult with your veterinarian and visit the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) website for a list of petsafe and toxic plants. Create a list of all the plants you are growing. Include both common and botanical names for accurate identification. Do a bit of research on the care they need and their toxicity to your pets. If you suspect your pet has ingested a toxic plant, you’ll have the proper plant name when contacting your veterinarian. Match the pet-friendly plants you select to their preferred light conditions. An east- or west-facing window provides enough light for most indoor plants. Keep those that need brighter light within two feet of the window. Those that prefer lower light can be grown near a northfacing window or up to six feet back or off to the side of an east- or west-facing window. For low light situations, consider cast iron plant, Lady

palm, and parlor palm or add artificial lights when growing other pet-friendly plants in lower light conditions. Grow grape ivy, spider plants, baby tears (Soleirolia), peperomias, prayer-plants, Boston ferns, ponytail palm, and hoyas in brighter locations. Save the brightest spots for Norfolk Island Pine, lipstick plant, and haworthia. Add some color to your indoor garden with popular flowering plants like an African violet, Christmas cactus, and moth orchid. These are also listed as non-toxic on the ASPCA website. Water plants thoroughly as needed. Tropical plants prefer slightly moist soil, while cacti and succulents like it drier. Always pour off any excess water that collects in the saucer. Allowing plants to sit in water can increase the risk of disease and lead to root rot. Regularly groom and wipe the dust off the leaves of your indoor plants to help reduce the risk of insect damage. Remove spotted leaves when they appear and adjust watering. This is often enough to correct fungal disease problems. When pest problems require control, always select pet-friendly options. Start with a strong blast of water to dislodge pests like aphids and mites. Follow with an application of a lightweight horticulture oil such as Summit Year-Round Spray Oil (SummitResponsibleSolutions. com). This organic spray controls aphids, mites,

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS GANAS, 80200 HARRISON ST, THERMAL, CA 92274. Riverside County Full name of registrant: GENUINE ANIMATE NAVIGATE ASSIST. SUCCEED, 80200 HARRISON ST, THERMAL, CA 92274/CA. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant has not begun to transact 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 MARTHA- -BARRAGAN, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMBER 30, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201916791. 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). Publish January 8, 15, 22, 29, 2020 DSW20-2004 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS HWY COLLISION CENTER, 83533 HWY 111, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County Full name of registrant: HWY COLLISION CENTER, 83533 HWY 111, INDIO, CA 92201/CA. Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant has not begun to transact 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 MARIO ALBERTO LEYVA, MANAGING MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMBER 05, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201915849. 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). Publish January 1, 8, 15, 22, 2020 DSW20-2002

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be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed TAMIM RAMEZ ALNKOUD, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMBER 18, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201916407. 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). Publish January 1, 8, 15, 22, 2020 DSW20-2001 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS RAMON LIQUOR, 4645 RAMON RD., PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Riverside County; 1275 FOSTER ST, BEAUMONT, CA 92223. Full name of registrant: R TABLE INVESTMENT, 4645 E. RAMON RD., PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264/CA Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/15/2019. 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 RAMI FARAH TABEL, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMBER 18, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201916409. 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). Publish January 1, 8, 15, 22, 2020 DSW20-2000

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS JERRYS MARKET AND LIQUOR, 72711 RAMON RD, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: R&T MARKET, 72711 RAMON RD #1, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276/CA Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/17/2019. 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS HULA-LA, 36901 COOK ST STE 8, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Riverside County Full name of registrant: HULA GIRL PALM DESERT INC. 36901 COOK ST STE 8, PALM DESERT, CA 92211/CA. Business is conducted by: COPORATION. Registrant has not begun to transact 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 SANDRA MEW QUON WONG. PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMBER 18, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201916383. 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

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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). Publish December 25, 2019, January 1, 8, 15, 2020 DSW19-1346 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS MCCABE AND COMPANY PROFESSIONAL LIFE COACHING, 2851 CALLE ARANDAS, PALM SPRING, CA 92264. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: THOMAS ROBER MCCABE, 2851 CALLE ARANDAS, PALM SPRING, CA 92264. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed THOMAS ROBER MCCABE. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMBER 17, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201916328 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 25, 2019 January 1, 8, 15, 2020. DSW19-1345 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS ALMARAZ’S REMODELING COMPANY, 18075 LANGLOIS RD #37, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92241. Riverside County; 18075 LANGLOIS RD #37, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92241. Full name of registrant: MARTHA MARIA GARCIA ALMARAZ, 18075 LANGLOIS RD #37, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92241. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not 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 MARTHA MARIA GARCIA ALMARAZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMBER 17, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201916318. 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 25, 2019 January 1, 8, 15, 2020. DSW19-1344

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States Struggling with Medical-Marijuana Oversight

By Desert Star Staff The Minnesota Health Department says it’s taking steps to improve oversight of the state’s medical marijuana program. That’s after an audit found multiple failures. The Office of the Legislative Auditor issued a report this month saying, among other things, the health department had poor record-keeping for parent and guardian eligibility. It also said regulators didn’t verify all new patients’ doctors were licensed and in good standing. Morgan Fox of the National Cannabis Industry Association said these kinds of problems are counterproductive, especially for a program that’s already limited. “There are extreme license caps in place that prevent the industry from really flourishing and having

good competition,” Fox said. Since it was approved in 2014, Minnesota has had one of the more restrictive medical marijuana programs in the country. However, an expansion will take effect this year - including in the number of access points for medication. Meanwhile, health officials say they agree with the findings and are implementing fixes. In 2018, the state of Oregon reported similar oversight problems for its program. Fox said when a state encounters challenges or success with cannabis programs, other states should take notice while developing their own oversight plans - especially as there are more potential law changes on the horizon for 2020. “This year, we should

At the end of 2019, state health officials say Minnesota’s medical marijuana program had more than 18,000 patients. (Thomas Hawk/Flickr) expect to see legislation passed in at least one if not more states passing medical cannabis laws, as well as the potential for more states passing

adult-use laws,” he said. In Minnesota, there’s support from Democrats in the House and Gov. Tim Walz for legalization of marijuana for recreational use. But the

idea faces opposition from Senate Republicans. Nearly a dozen states already have passed such laws, and 33 states have approved medical-marijuana programs.

Ozzy Osbourne Reveals He Has Parkinson’s Disease

NBC PS News Staff Ozzy Osbourne has gone public with his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. In an interview with Robin Roberts of “Good Morning America,” which

aired Tuesday, the legendary rocker shared the news with his wife Sharon at his side. The 71-year-old musician said revealing his illness was like a weight being lifted. “I feel better now

that I’ve owned up to the fact that I have a case of Parkinson’s,” he said. “And I just hope (my fans) hang on and they’re there for me because I need them.” Osbourne has had a

number of issues since last year, including a severe infection and a fall he said led to him having the “worst” year of his life. “When I had the fall it was pitch black,” he said. “I went to the bathroom and I fell.” Osbourne said he “just fell and landed like a slam on the floor.” “I remember lying there thinking, ‘Well, you’ve done it now.’ Really calm,” he said. “Sharon got me an ambulance. After that, it was all downhill.” He said he’s been recovering for almost a year now. “Next month, a year,” Osbourne said “Worst, longest, most painful, miserable year of my life.” There’s been plenty of speculation about the musician’s health since he postponed his

concert dates last year. According to Roberts, Osbourne wanted to go public with his struggles given recent headlines that he was in failing health and “on his deathbed.” His wife, talk show cohost Sharon Osbourne, said the rocker suffers from “PRKN 2, which is a form of Parkinson’s.” “There’s so many different types of Parkinson’s,” she said. “It’s not a death sentence by any stretch of the imagination, but it does affect certain nerves in your body. It’s like you have a good day, a good day and then a really bad day.” Ozzy Osbourne said he’s undergoing treatment for the disease and said fans shouldn’t count him out. “I ain’t done yet,” he said. “I ain’t gonna go anywhere yet.” Source: NBC Palm Springs

Trump rejects environmental ‘prophets of doom’ in Davos speech

By Desert Star Staff US President Donald Trump openly rejected environmental “prophets of doom and their predictions of the apocalypse” as mere alarmists seeking absolute power in his Davos speech on Tuesday. “They are the heirs of yesterday’s foolish fortune tellers,” Trump added, saying similar previous predictions of environmental doom included the overpopulation fear of the 1960s and ‘peak oil’ concerns in the 1990s. These alarmists always demand the same thing – absolute power to dominate, transform & control every aspect of our lives.

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Trump also told the packed auditorium that the US will join the ‘one trillion trees’ initiative launched at this year’s forum session under which public and private funds would be used to plant the huge number of trees by the end of this decade. The forum has effectively played host to an indirect exchange of views between Trump and Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, who also spoke at Davos on Tuesday. The 17-year-old said that “pretty much nothing” has been done to reduce CO2 emissions, and appealed to world leaders the center of the conversation, to listen to young people’s but it needs to be.” concerns: “The science and The teen, hailed by MSM voice of young people is not and many liberal pundits, January 22, 2020

recently admitted that the school strike campaign and protests she spearheaded for a year have not effectively

achieved anything on the climate front, given that greenhouse gas emissions have continued to rise. www.desertstarweekly.com

“Camelot”

the production to life for its appreciative audience. The You,” to the clever, wishful cast presents a broad range thinking, lyrics of the title song of experience and credits “Camelot,” to the poignant “I to this “Camelot.” Having Loved You Once in Silence,” to said that, the strength of the the tender “How to Handle a musical lies in its leading Woman,” have resonated with actors: Garnett Smith, as King audiences for six decades. Pellinore, brings a wealth of The Palm Canyon stage professional credits to his role production of “Camelot,” of the delightful but somewhat is once again awash in the dotage-driven behavior by breathtaking colors and elderly King Pellinore, advisor costumes created by play to King Arthur. It’s the type of director/choreographer role that has “scene-stealer” Derik Shopinski. The set written all over it. Solid by resident design wizard support also comes from Nikki J.W.Layne cleverly reduces Hock as Nimue/Morgan Le Fay the sprawling story to and Noah Arce as Mordred. fit neatly within the PCT A little gem of a proscenium walls and stage performance near the final space. Sound by Brenna scene is courtesy of Fabrizio Williams and Props by Toby Ibanez as young Tom of Griffin round out the creative Warwick. It’s a tiny, but technical team under the important, poignant moment direction of Derik Shopinski. that young Ibanez shares in Opening Night can a scene with Mr. Grant’s King often produce opening night Arthur. It’s delivered with just jitters among cast members. the right amount enthusiasm Especially when the production and understanding for one had to share the theatre and so young. TV and the stage performing space with the may be in his future if he gets Palm Springs International bitten by the acting bug. Film Festival that uses the PCT Jordan J. Jones as Sir venue as a festival screening Lancelot, (originally a role site, which then shortened the made famous by Robert musical’s normal rehearsal time Gullet), is a singer who acts to just thirteen rehearsals. and gets to fall in love (lucky Sixteen performers bring fellow) with the fairest maiden Continued from Page 1

Photographer Paul Hayashi. in the land of Camelot, Queen Guenevere, the beautiful wife of King Arthur Pendragon who is played by Se Layne. The last time I saw Ms. Layne, on stage, she was tutoring the children of the King of Siam in the musical production “The King and I” at PCT. I stated then that the role of Anna was a role she was born to play. I may have misspoken myself. The beautiful Ms. Layne is on a roll with back to back winning performances. She easily slips from young maiden into a

coquettishly young adult, to a desirable Queen. It’s another finely judged performance from Ms. Layne, who stars in a role that features her classically trained voice once again (lucky audience). Paul Grant, as King Arthur, brings his extensive credits in New York, along with his many national touring company roles, to the Palm Canyon stage once more. His energy and on-stage chemistry with his co-star Ms. Layne underscores the standards that these two professional

Cirque Eloize: ‘Hotel’ McCallum Theatre

By Desert Star Staff Palm Desert, CA – Hotel, a musical acrobatic adventure from the renowned Montreal company Cirque Eloize, will arrive at the McCallum Theatre on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 8:00pm. Cirque Éloize, with its 12 onstage musicians and acrobats, will welcome you into this timeless art deco hotel, a place where strangers of all walks of life meet. Hotel is the story of a place ... but it is mainly a place full of stories. This is the place where we mingle with strangers for a moment. From the overwhelmed maître d’, to the mischievous maid, to the devoted handyman and his inseparable dog, www.desertstarweekly.com

Carpette, the hotel’s staff is like each of us—the privileged witnesses to the lives of colorful individuals. Carried by the voice of a client on the top floor who comments, testifies and tells the story, Hotel shows us the lovers who still do not know they are meant to be; improbable travelers; and this celebrity who reveals the depth of her being. Enter the lobby doors of this grandiose place and discover with us the intricately woven story of these travelers! Considered a frontrunner in contemporary circus, and fulfilling the expectations of an audience in quest of meaningful entertainment, Cirque Éloize

has created, for more than 25

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years, circus arts melded with a wide range of other artforms and technology. The driving force of Quebec’s cultural radiance, the company has shared its creations with more than 3.5 million spectators at more than 5,000 performances in some 550 cities across the world. Now, all that’s left is to step through the lobby door and appreciate the charm and unique beauty of Hotel, Cirque Éloize’ 15th creation! Boulder Magazine raved: “Hotel features a talented troupe of 12 circus arts performers who seem to be able to do everything. They toss each other in the air, they lift and balance each

performing actor/singers bring to their roles of King Arthur and Queen Guenevere. The musical production, once again, is under the musical direction of Steven Smith, on piano with accompaniment by David Bronson on drums and Larry Holloway on string Bass. “Camelot” performs on the Palm Canyon Theatre stage and runs through February 9, 2020. For reservations and ticket information, call the box office at 760-323-5123.

other, they dance together with hula hoops making the most intricate patterns imaginable, they swing from ropes and slide down poles— in short, they entertain.” www.cirque-eloize.com/en Tickets for this performance are priced at $75, $55 and $35. Tickets are available at the Theatre’s website at www. mccallumtheatre.com or by calling the McCallum Theatre Box Office at (760) 3402787. The McCallum Theatre, located at 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert CA 92260.

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