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The Clinton Foundation, City of Palm Springs, Desert Regional Medical Center, and Desert Healthcare District mobilized volunteers for a Day of Action!

Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Clinton Foundation’s 2015 Health Matters Activation Summit was held on Jan. 25th and 26th. Chelsea Clinton held a tree-planting session on Sunday afternoon.

A chef’s challenge was held on Sunday Night. All events were held at the Renaissance Resort and Spa. Monday’s session started with a celebrity

workout on the Emerald Lawn.

All other events were held in the Valencia or Crystal Ballrooms.

The conference is held to provide all guests with the knowledge on what is being or not being done and what new innovations are in progress.

Rain Henderson delivered a welcome to the guests from the Clinton Foundation, Tim Finchem, PGA tour commissioner

and Trevor Fetter, President and CEO of Tenet Healthcare. The 42nd President of the U.S., Bill Clinton, gave the opening remarks. He also mentioned that Chelsea Clinton was supposed to be the moderator, but she had to take the last plane east on Sunday night because of the stormy weather forecasts.

President Clinton said they would have to put up

By Dan Marinelli LA QUINTA – Patrick Reed dominated the field in his recordsetting, wire-to-wire win at the Humana Challenge last year but the 2015 edition could not have been more different.

The tournament saw someone new atop the leader board following the first two days, a four-way tie at the top after the third round and an exciting six-way tie at -21 on the final day. In the waning moments of last round, with talk of a whoknows-how-long-it-would-take, six-golfer playoff and the sun retrieving below the skyline, Bill Haas separated himself from the other five with a birdie on

hole 16, earning him his second victory at PGA WEST. On the first day of the fourday pro-am, Michael Putnam nailed 10 birdies to take an early lead at -9. With an elite roster full of top golfers, the aptly named Putnam, failing to put up the same score of 63 caused him fall to second place by the end of two days.

Coming in to day two, Matt Kuchar was at seven under but by the end of 36 holes played, the Georgia Tech alum was at -15 and in first. An eagle at hole four, plus seven birdies wiped away Kuchar’s bogie on hole six. After the flip of the top of the leader board from the first

round to the second round, the tournament set up to have an exciting finish.

There were 12 golfers within four strokes of -15 going into the third leg of the tournament, including day one’s leader Putnam and 2010 Humana Challenge (Bob Hope Classic then) champ Bill Haas, who were the biggest threats at -14. Haas shot an impressive nine birdies in round two and surprisingly did not have to put up an identical mark to linger around the top five after the third day.

By the end of the third round, things had changed

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with him as moderator. There were panels discussing all the aspects of health care and how it is addressed in our society. The sessions focused on promoting economic, social and personal health.

Other panels spoke on Sports fitness, behavioral health, women’s health issues, addictions, and children’s health and how each is being

addressed in the public sector.

These panelists are the tops in their field and committed to making our children and adults aware of their own health and how to make them take charge of their own bodies and health care.

Other sessions had CEOs, MDs, and heads of Insurance companies and founders of

Humana winner Bill Haas. Photo by Pat Krause

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d n e E k v e e nt Sum Up e W RANCHO MIRAGE WRITERS FESTIVAL

Story and Photo by Pat Krause The annual Rancho Mirage Writers Festival was held for four days and held in three venues.

There were over 40 writers who spoke, held panel discussions, Q&As and book signings. There were Pulitzer Prize winners and Natl. Book Award winners in the group of amazing authors. The event was sold out months in advance and has grown so quickly that next year, there will be even bigger venues to accommodate all the readers.

The event’s mission is to bring authors and readers together to celebrate the life of the written word that has a life of its own and can stand the test of time and is preserved for thousands of years.

Opening night was held at the Helene Galen Theater in the Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at EMC. Authors A Scott Berg and Richard Zoglin spoke to a standing-room only crowd and signed books during the opening-night party that was held in the lobby.

Daytime authors spoke at the Rancho Mirage Public Library and evening events were held at the Annenberg Center, Helene Galen Theatre. Closing night was held at the Helene Galen Performing Arts Center at the Rancho Mirage High School. Laurence Luckinbill read his screenplay and Anne Rice, Christopher Rice and Victoria Smith with moderator, Matt Morrison, was the Final Nights event. The Closing night celebration was held outside of

the Theater with refreshments and desserts for the crowd.

Jamie Kabler founded this writer’s festival with the help of a few Angel Sponsors.

This year there were over 40 Angels who sponsored the festival. More Angels want to be a part of this festival that is growing by leaps and bounds. Barnes and Noble Book Store sold over $20,000 dollars for books, many just for reading after listening to the authors and also fans wanting an autographed copy by a favorite author for themselves.

Rancho Mirage Library, The City of Rancho Mirage and Sunnylands were major sponsors. DebLen Productions produced the evening events.

The event was held on Jan. 21 through the 24th.

Founder, Jamie Kabler, Mayor Iris Smitrovich and David Bryant, Exec Director of the RM Public Library

Debbie Green and Dana Hobart

75 YEARS TWO BUNCH PALMS

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Story and Photo by Pat Krause The new Two Bunch Palms invited a select group of writers to experience their new menu from a renowned Chef to celebrate their 75th year in Business. They pride themselves on the experience of Security, Spa treatments, Grotto Hot Springs waters for healing, Healthy food menus, classes on wellness and a once in a lifetime place to de-stress in the quiet of the

surrounding desert area. The privacy is a big part of their ideas where you can vacation without having to worry about a huge weight gain unlike a cruise.

The group was shown the new decor in the rooms and a newly decorated hill top area where meetings and parties can be held with a fantastic view of the Desert floor and Palm Trees. This is also a beautiful venue for outdoor weddings

at the top of the hill. The Spa treatments are special as they incorporate extras to make the experience a memorable one. The Mystery of the Al Capone Room is still just that and could have been used by many of his henchmen. The waters come from the ground very hot and are used in the spa and grottos. And of course the water in Desert Hot Springs has won the Best Water Award for years.

Super Bowl Jet-Setters get Topflight Travel Treatment

By Terry Tang Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) - For some travelers visiting Arizona for the Super Bowl, the trip may be just as memorable as the game.

Hundreds of luxury jets will arrive at the eight airports around metropolitan Phoenix by kickoff Sunday, adding to the thousands of flights expected over the weekend. The Federal Aviation Administration and area airports have been planning for the influx for the past year.

Private jet-setters will receive VIP treatment. Many travel with companies that allow individuals and businesses to own a portion of an aircraft or to buy flight hours and that lavish perks on customers including goody-filled swag bags, a concert by country group Lady Antebellum, complimentary cocktails and high-end catering once they emerge from their Lear Jets and Gulfstreams.

“We’ve got a team that greets every airplane. We do roll out - it’s maybe not red carpet - but there is carpet that’s rolled out,” said Eric Lampert,

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NetJets’ vice president of flight operations.

The boost in private jet traffic for the Super Bowl is a sign of how the big game has increasingly become a VIP event, from the many celebrity parties to tickets running several thousand dollars.

Starting Thursday, NetJets will have a temporary furnished lounge where customers can relax with complimentary food, drinks, television and Wi-Fi. They will also get a Super Bowl goody bag and admission to a party Saturday night in Scottsdale with Lady Antebellum as the headline entertainment.

Dallas-based Flexjet has hired Press, a Phoenixbased food truck, to serve complimentary Italian street eats to passengers starting Thursday. The specialty menu will include mini sausage-breadpudding muffins, caprese salad skewers and raspberry-filled bombolones, which are Italian doughnuts.

“These little details really matter,” said Megan Wolf, Flexjet’s vice president of

customer experience. “They’ll remember years later that we had this really great food truck and how fun it was, and they’ll tell their friends. So, it makes a difference.”

Commercial travelers should not worry that their departures Sunday or Monday will get pushed aside in favor of their luxury counterparts. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, the main hub, has parking space for 250 private jets. The movements of private jets will be based around commercial traffic, which has priority, airport spokeswoman Heather Lissner said.

The area will be inundated with between 1,200 and 1,400 private and commercial flights, January 28, 2015

but plans are in place to handle the load, Federal Aviation Administration spokesman Ian Gregor said.

The FAA, airport operators and aviation businesses have collaborated on a reservation system to manage the flights, especially on Sunday with many of the expected departures.

Every flight will be scheduled in an orderly fashion to prevent air traffic control systems from getting overwhelmed, Gregor said.

The FAA will add staffing and operating hours at air traffic control facilities as needed, he said.

The Super Bowl is the grand finale in a week that includes the Waste Management Phoenix

Open, a golf tournament in the Phoenix suburb of Scottsdale.

Both events will have the Scottsdale Airport dealing with an expected 54 percent increase in corporate jet traffic, meaning more than 520 additional aircraft.

That was the increase seen when both events took place in Arizona in February 2008, airport spokeswoman Sarah Ferrara said.

Ferrara, who was not employed by the airport in 2008, said she is looking forward to seeing two to three flights taking off every few minutes.

“I just hear the departures are going to be fantastic - these beautiful jets departing one after another,” Ferrara said. www.desertstarweekly.com

Low Oil Prices may mean ‘Collapse’ in Hiring and Spending

By Janice Gough The effects of low oil prices will ripple through the U.S. economy in 2015 and could have a negative impact on jobs

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and spending. Crude hasn’t been this cheap since March 11, 2009. And it’s likely to stay low for a while. OPEC refuses to cut production. And US production is expected to increase – not decrease – an additional 600,000 more barrels a day. U.S. crude oil supplies rose to the highest level in 14 years. Last week alone, inventories rose 10.1 million barrels. That far exceeded expectations. Oil refineries also operated at just 85% of capacity, the lowest level since 2003.

That’s yet another sign that the slowdown is very real.

Even today, many investors express shock that oil dropped so far and so fast. Yet the same is true to most bear markets. When a crash happens, investors are caught off guard. As a result, massive selloffs occur quickly.

Just think back to Internet stocks in early 2000 . . .home prices in 2008-or ..or gold in 2013.

Some market experts say that oil could drop as low as $23 a barrel, while the current price is about $45 a barrel. With oil at or around $45 a barrel, we clearly are going to see some leveraged energy companies go bankrupt.

When there are huge shocks in the system, it usually leads to a ripple effect.

Thirty-five percent of the S&P 500’s capital expenditure is energy, which could cause this sector to drop to zero if prices of oil drop further. In other words, the economy could likely see a true collapse in capital expenditures and certainly a collapse in hiring in particular regions of the country.

All the job growth since 2007 can really be attributed to the shale oil fracking situation and the energy renaissance. Other than in regions like Texas and North Dakota, the U.S. has not added any jobs.

On the positive side, low oil prices are generally seen as a way to boost the gross domestic product by about 0.7%. By having more money in our pockets, we spend more.

Market Movement: U.S. equities have been a safer bet than equities in many other regions of the world; however they are starting to get a little bit extended. They can outperform, but it’s almost impossible for the great gains from June of 2014 to be repeated. They’ve got to decelerate. Equities have never risen for seven years in succession.

On the fixed income side, in terms of price, it’s rare for the bond market to go up more than three years at a time, with yields going down. And with the S&P 500, the headwinds are staring at us again; probably with a further Federal interest rate increase. There are many historical indicators that show

Janice Gough is our local Financial Advisor located in Palm Springs. She may be reached at janice@goughinsurance.com or via phone (760)251-7724 or (650) 342-7744. Contact us for a copy of our book, “Growth without Risks.”

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$1.17, which is the level it traded when introduced in January 1999. It rallied to $1.60 and has come all the way back. Investors may feel “nervous” betting on the U.S. dollar. However, in the big picture, currency trends go on for longer than other trends.

Currency trends are persistent and long-lived.

The Federal Reserve wants to raise rates, if the employment level stays constant, and those’re other reason bond fundamentals are so good, and on the plus side, the U.S. dollar remains strong and Treasury yields are poised to rise.

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flashing signals now, such as the current weakness in junk bonds.

We could see a large correction and a bull market ahead.

When it comes to prices on 10-year treasuries, an upward movement will occur, as the Federal fund rate moves up 100 basis points (1%) in 2015. As of Jan. 7, a rise of 50 basis points this quarter, another 25 in the third and in the fourth quarter.

What lies ahead is that bond yields are moving lower. At $40 oil, it will get below 2% ... and it’s possible the 10-year will dip below 1.38%, though it will quickly bounce back. A major consideration is the price of oil may not go up.

U.S. Dollar: The dollar is likely to rise further. The consensus last year and this year has been for the dollar to be strong, and sometime the consensus is right; we have been positive on it since 2011.

The euro is now trading at

By Desert Star Staff PALM SPRINGS, CA – (January 23, 2015) – Registration is now open for Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs’ “Nothing But Net” (NBN) program for the 2015 season. This co-ed basketball league is open to club members ages six to 18

years old with all games played at Palm Springs High School (PSHS). Registration is open now, and the last day of late registration is January 31.

“Basketball is a very popular sport at our Club and this league is an exciting way to get everyone involved, as January 28, 2015

or at James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center (480 W. Tramview Rd). Cost of the program is $5, there is an optional uniform fee of $20, and payment is due at time of registration.

For more information, contact Lupe Branson from Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs at (760) 322-7393 ext.

303 or lbranson@bgcps.org.

About Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs thrives to enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. For more information, visit www.bgcps. org or call 760-327-1304. The Participants can register Club is located at 450 S. Sunrise at Boys & Girls Club of Palm Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262.

Springs (450 S. Sunrise Way) well as learn the fundamentals of the game,” said Terry Tatum, President of Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs. “Ultimately, they are out there to have fun, regardless of age or skill, and it shows.”

The NBN League will focus on participation, skill, development and sportsmanship. Practices will be held once a week, an hour before the game, and the teams will be led by PSHS basketball coaches and other teen volunteers. League champions will be determined through a point system and all players will receive a trophy donated

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25th Annual San Diego Jewish Film Festival February 5th

By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic On February 5th, the 25th Annual San Diego Jewish Film Festival (SDJFF) begins its 10 Day festival of films. The festival keeps growing larger and larger. Last year the festival screened 30 films, conducted a few workshops and panel discussions that drew more than 3000 attendees. The 2015 festival, according to Festival Director Craig Prater “… is expected to draw more than 15,000 attendees, and filmgoers will have the opportunity to explore and enjoy 98 movies with Jewish themes and stories from around the world.”

Prater began his international film festival career with Hollywood star and celebrity Sonny Bono, when Bono was mayor of Palm Springs. For the next eight years Prater served as the Executive Director of the Palm Springs International Film Festival. He co-founded the Palm Springs Film Noir Festival and the Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films.

For four years he led the Bangkok International Film Festival in Bangkok, Thailand.

He has served as a consultant for the Belgrade Film Festival and the Cabo San Lucas Film Festival, and as the Executive Director of the Museum of Tolerance Film Festival in Los Angeles. He currently serves

on the Board of Directors for the National Hispanic Educational Foundation and he is the Director of the San Diego Jewish Film Festival. His festival credentials are impeccable. It’s easy to see why the festival has grown exponentially in just two years under his stewardship.

Although the logistics of producing a ten day film festival are daunting and mindboggling, Prater says no one individual can accomplish such a task. “It takes a highly skilled group of professionals and volunteers, working together toward a single goal to pull it off.” “I’ve been fortunate to have a wonderful staff of professional film programmers and a team of over 250 dedicated volunteers who make it as easy as possible for our audiences to enjoy their time spent at the festival.” The 25th Annual San Diego Jewish Film Festival hasn’t even opened, and Prater tells me he and his staff are already beginning the planning of the 2016 festival.

Workaholics only need apply for a position on his staff.

I ask him how the festival rewards its staff and volunteers for all their hard work performed over the festival’s ten day period. “One of the benefits of being involved at every level he says smiling, “is the volunteer party the festival management and Board throws at the conclusion of the festival. It’s

the time when we get a chance to catch our collective breaths and revel in a job well done. It’s also the time I get to present the Volunteer of the Year Award.” “Without volunteers he continues, we wouldn’t have a festival”.

When I ask where the audiences that attend come from, Prater beams, and launches into a telling me, “I am so proud of our marketing team.

We have groups being bussed in from three states: Southern California, naturally, and as far away as Arizona and New Mexico, adding “It’s incredibly gratifying and a tribute to the San Diego Jewish Film Festival and its many patrons of the arts who help fund and support this annual event.”

This year five theatres are participating in screening the films over the ten day festival.

They are: Reading Cinema, 4665 Clairemont Drive, San Diego; Carlsbad Village Theatre, 2822 S. State St., Carlsbad; David and Dorothea Garfield Theatre – LFJCC, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla; Edwards San Marcos Stadium 18, 1180 W. San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos and Arclight Cinemas, 4425 La Jolla Village Drive., San Diego.

There are plenty of screenings and various times at which to view those exciting, interesting and beautifully photographed feature films,

documentaries, and short films – 98 in all. Be sure to pick up the festival program for additional information and synopses of the films being screened and at which theatre.

After doing a little research on Jewish film festivals in the U.S., l discover that the San Francisco festival is the world’s oldest Jewish film festival founded in 1980 – 35 years ago. By my reckoning, I feel it’s safe to say the San

Diego festival, now celebrating its 25th Silver Anniversary, is certainly one of the three or four oldest in the United States.

For additional festival ticketing packages and information call the Lawrence Family JCC Jacobs Family Campus Box Office at 858362-1348, Monday through Friday, 9am through 5 PM. The 2015 Festival concludes on February 15, 2015.

Things Families with College Bound Students Should Consider

By Desert Star Staff Transitioning to college life can be difficult on both students and families. From new expenses to a new lifestyle, being prepared for what lies ahead can help you avoid common bumps in the road. www.desertstarweekly.com

Here are five things families with college-bound students should consider: • Getting involved: Being away from home and making new friends can seem daunting.

Encourage your student to get involved in school activities

and events. From joining the campus paper to running for student government, there are a range of extracurricular opportunities that can lead to new friendships, help students maintain an active calendar and round out January 28, 2015

one’s classroom education.

• Health and wellness: Late nights spent studying instead of sleeping, as well as crowded dorm rooms, can be a prescription for colds and flu. Check out on-campus and local health care options before your student gets sick.

No one wants to scramble to research medical options when he or she isn’t feeling well.

Many campuses offer student insurance. See what makes the most sense for your family.

Locate a nearby pharmacist before visiting the doctor so you can provide that information at your appointment.

• Financing College: College may be one of your family’s biggest investments to date. Whether that describes your family or not, there’s no doubt about it, higher education comes with a big price tag. It’s never too late in the process to seek out new financing options, even if your child is already away out school.

From filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, to exploring private loans, free online resources can help guide you through the process. Check out resources designed for college-bound students and their families,

such as Wells Fargo’s “5 Steps to Financial Aid” video series, which offers helpful advice on finding a scholarship, applying for loans, and more from “Mr. Fellows, your wiser college advisor,” at www.WellsFargo. com/fivesteps.

• Staying in touch: You’re busy. Your kid is busy. But regular check-ins with your student can help you know that everything is going well. Set up a weekly appointment to chat by phone and get the scoop -just make sure your student’s phone plan allows for sufficient texting and calling.

• Money management: For many students, college is the first time they will gain some financial independence. Set your kids up for success by teaching them how to establish a workable budget. A checking and savings account designed for college students can help them stay on track. You can review money-management tools for college students at www.WellsFargo.com.

Don’t let the transition to college catch your family off guard. Parents can make the transition easier for students by striking the right balance of “letting go” and staying involved. StatePoint

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Hikers Concerned About Trail Access with Land Exchange

By Angela Monroe PALM SPRINGS -- Hiking is a big activity here in the valley, and the area is teeming with trails winding through the mountains.

There is concern about keeping those trails open as the Bureau of Land Management is proposing a land swap with a local tribe.

The proposed land exchange would give almost 6,000 acres of public land to a local tribe in exchange for some tribal lands.

Some hikers worry what that will mean to access to their favorite trails.

For many avid hikers climbing above the valley floor is a breathe of fresh air.

KMIR’s Valley Pathfinder, Jason Bruecks, has traversed these trails for decades.

“I live and breathe and enjoy so many of the trails around here, and continuously try to get people off their couches to enjoy the unique trails through here,” said Bruecks.

The mountains fringing Palm Springs are a patchwork of ownership.

The Bureau of Land Management and the Agua

Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians are looking to exchange land.

On Araby Trail, part of the trail behind Bob Hope’s house would change ownership.

Some hikers worry what that would mean for access to nearly 12 miles of trails.

“One of the big concerns that people have been worried about is access to the property, the trails that are in concern, some of the current concerns that have come about is whether or not they will be able to walk their dogs in those particular trails,” said Bruecks.

On their website, the Agua Caliente say charging the public for access isn’t feasible or practical.

In fact, many of the trails are already partially on tribal land today.

“In that case, if that was to be true, they could have shut those sections down, the Skyline Trail, many many years ago,” said Bruecks.

There is already a charge to hike Tahquitz Canyon Trail that is on Agua Caliente land.

“What I’ve seen in the Indian Canyons is that the tribe has

done an excellent job with their ranger program to continue those trails in great shape, it’s a great place to visit,” said Bruecks.

Meanwhile, many people continue to explore the network of trails, stepping into the desert’s natural terrain.

“Right now it’s a beautiful time to go hiking and it’s an opportunity to do it before it gets

too hot, there’s beautiful places out there to go,” said Bruecks.

The BLM says the reason for this land exchange is to protect public lands, improve land management and reduce the “checkerboard” land ownership.

Right now the public has an opportunity to comment on this land exchange.

If you want to comment, you

have until March 29th.

You can mail: National Monument Manager, Bureau Land Management 1201 Bird Center Drive, Palm Springs CA 92262 Email: aguacalienteexchange@blm.gov Fax: (760) 833-7199. Source KMIR

KMIR and KPSE Expand Anchor Team and New Newscast

Announce New Newscast and Weathercasters to Better Serve the Coachella Valley

By KMIR News Staff Palm Desert, Calif. – KMIR and KPSE are pleased to announce new anchor lineups, the return of local weathercasts, and a new newscast for 2015.

Beginning in February, Dan Ball will be joining the stations as morning anchor of KMIR News weekdays 5-7am and 11am.

This marks a return to the Coachella Valley for Ball. “I am very excited about joining KMIR and even more thrilled to be returning to the Coachella Valley

and to my daughter who lives in La Quinta,” Ball says.

Gloria Rodriguez will remain with the stations as a video journalist covering high-profile community events and issues.

Bringing local weather forecasting back to the Coachella Valley, weathercasters Geoff Fox and Soumada Smith have joined the staff of KMIR / KPSE. Smith will be joining Ball on KMIR News at 5 a.m. and 11 a.m. and Fox will forecast on KMIR weekday evening

newscasts.

Gino LaMont has signed a long-term contract with KMIR and KPSE as the evening anchor of KMIR News at 5, 6, and 11 p.m. Janet Zappala is joining LaMont as co-anchor at 5pm & 6pm while continuing her Your Health Matters reporting.

Veteran KMIR anchor/ reporter, Thalia Hayden, joins LaMont as co-anchor for KMIR News at 11 p.m. Hayden previously co-anchored morning and weekends at KMIR.

Both Hayden and LaMont will anchor the valley’s first and only 9 p.m. newscast on KPSE Time Warner Cable channel 20 and again at 10pm.

Craig Marrs, Vice President and General Manager of KMIR and KPSE says, “Local news is the most important thing we do and now we are doing more news than anyone else in the valley. Our improved anchor lineups, weathercasters, and brand new 9 p.m. newscast demonstrates KMIR and KPSE

are committed to delivering quality local news and weather.”

David Reese, news director of KMIR and KPSE further states, “This is an experienced team of journalists that will cover the Coachella Valley better than anyone else.”

Marrs concludes, “All the changes you see on KMIR and KPSE highlight our promise to help Make the Coachella Valley a Better Place to Live.” Source KMIR

Two Marines Killed in Helicopter Crash at Twentynine Palms

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By Angela Monroe UPDATE -- Captain Elizabeth Kealey and 1st Lt. Adam Satterfield died in a helicopter crash in Twentynine Palms.

The commanding officer says both were outstanding officers and talented pilots.

Kealey was from Pennsylvania.

She was commissioned in 2005, deployed once to Afghanistan and earned several awards and medals.

Satterfield is from Kentucky.

He was commissioned in 2011 and supported training operations in Southern California.

Both pilots were based at Camp Pendleton.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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TWENTYNINE PALMS -The military says two Marines were killed when their helicopter crashed during a training exercise in Twentynine Palms.

The Third Marine Aircraft Wing chopper was carrying just the two when it went down late Friday afternoon at the base in Twentynine Palms.

Both Marines on board died as a result of crash injuries.

The Marine Corps says it’s withholding their names for 24 hours to notify relatives.

There was no immediate word on a cause of the crash, which is under investigation.

No other details were available early Saturday. Source KMIR www.desertstarweekly.com

Lowest Gas Prices Since May 2009

By KMIR News Staff RIVERSIDE COUNTY - The average price of a gallon of selfserve regular gasoline in the Inland Empire dropped today to its lowest amount since May 20, 2009, decreasing 1.4 cents to $2.569.

The average price in Riverside and San Bernardino counties has dropped eight times in nine days and is 7.3 cents less than one week ago, 32.7 cents lower than one month ago and $1.093 below what it was one year ago what it was one year ago.

The dropping pump prices are the result of wholesale gasoline prices declining ``to their lowest level in nearly six years,’’ said Jeffrey Spring, the corporate communications manager of the Automobile Club of Southern California. Source KMIR

Pressure Washing, Enlarging Yards

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL Dear Kelly: The law has changed due to the drought. Because of that, California Civil code section 4736(b) puts limitations on using a pressure washing for cleaning buildings and cars/trucks, etc. If you read section (b), does that part refer to individuals using water blasters to clean their cars and trucks in the HOA? Thanks, B.D., Temescal Valley Dear B.D.: Civil Codes 4735 and 4736 have a high profile at present, due to the ongoing major drought. Civil Code 4736 bans an association from requiring pressure washing.

It does not specifically ban voluntary pressure washing by homeowners. However, homeowners should check to see if their city has adopted water conservation ordinances – some cities have banned certain water uses.

So long as the drought emergency stays in place, associations may not discipline homeowners for allowing their yards to “go brown” (Civil 4735) and may not require pressure washing of buildings or vehicles (Civil 4736). However, the board www.desertstarweekly.com

could adopt a rule banning required. Check with your pressure washing, at least for association legal counsel to now. make sure.

You mention surveying Thanks, Kelly the boundaries and possibly recording the new yard Hi Kelly, I own a townhome unit in description, but this is probably an HOA that has a good deal of unnecessary. ground around each unit which You may also wish to is currently common space. Due consider amending the CC&Rs to to how the units are situated, the change the easement rights and HOA could slice up the common describe these areas as exclusive areas and give many of the units use common areas. nice little back yards - if all unit The vote required to approve owners agreed and we’d work this grant of exclusive use rights that out first. is required to follow the same We believe we could do this double envelope 30 day minimum and have the new dimensions voting period process under Civil of each owner’s yard drawn up Code 5100 as you use to elect and recorded so everyone knows directors. the exact dimensions of their A “town hall” meeting, to yards. There wouldn’t be any city involvement needed, we believe, or any lot line adjustments, just the HOA granting exclusive use of the areas. This change would add significant value to each unit and lower HOA costs - water, maintenance, fences, etc.

I wanted to inquire if you’ve seen any HOAs do this before and any suggestions you might have. Thank you, L.B., San Diego.

Dear L.B.: Your association can choose to expand or create back yards, but a member vote may be required. Civil Code 4600 addresses the grant by an association to a member of exclusive use rights over area which was previously not exclusive use common area. If it makes more sense to expand the back yards, and take them out of association responsibility, approval of 67 percent of the owners is required to approve this.

There are a variety of exceptions to the voting requirement, but if you are considering a widespread expansion of yards, a membership vote is probably

discuss this, might be a great idea before the association begins. Even though it may be a “win-win” idea, consider consulting the members before setting a member vote.

Thanks for your question, Kelly Kelly G. Richardson CCAL is a Fellow of the College of Community Association Lawyers and Managing Partner of Richardson Harman Ober PC, a law firm known for community association advice. Send questions to KRichardson@ RHOpc.com. Past columns at www.HOAHomefront.com. All rights reserved®.

PALM SPRINGS Free Family Law and Civil Legal Services Palm Springs Public Library 300 S. Sunrise Way 760-322READ. This event occurs monthly, on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month 2015 Free Downtown Concert Series on Saturday, Jan. 10 to Mar. 14 at 401 E. Amado Road. For more information, call 888-999-1995 or go to sparesortcasino.com/ nightlife.html.

Rock Art of Southern California on Sunday, Feb. 22 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 6605 N. Indian Canyon Drive. For info 760-3675535.

Seniors on Stage on Thursdays from 2:30-4 p.m. at 480 South Sunrise Way. For more information, call 760-323-5689 or go to mizellseniorcenter.org.

Art Unveiling at Mizell on Friday, Jan. 30 at 5:30 p.m. at 480 South Sunrise Way. For more information, call 760-323-5689 or go to mizellseniorcenter.org.

AARP Tax Assistance on Tuesday, Feb. 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 480 South Sunrise Way. For more information, call 760-323-5689 or go to mizellseniorcenter.org.

Desert Art Festival on Saturday, Mar. 7-8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive.

For more information, call 818-813-4478 or go to westcoastartists.com.

Mel Haber’s Fashion Show and Luncheon on Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 200 West Ramon Road. For more information, call 760-567-9421.

The Purple Room Restaurant & Stage Auditions Jan. 29 PS Sings Vocal Compeitition.

More info 760-322-4422 or purpleroompalmsprings.com Dance-A-Thon for Charity on Friday, Feb 27 at 1700 East Tahquitz Suite 206.

More information, go to DanceWithMissyLindsay.com or call 760-413-6931.

Drawing with Dennis from Monday, Jan. 5 – Feb. 2 from 3-5 p.m. at 480 South Sunrise Way. For info, call 760-323-5689 or mizellseniorcenter.org.

Vintage Market from Sunday, Now - May 30 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 450 N. Indian Canyon. For info, palmspringsopenairmarket. com.

Kal David Unplugged on Thursdays at 8 p.m. at 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive.

For info, 760-322-4422 or purpleroompalmsprings.com.

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HOROSCOPES ARIES

JANUARY 28 – FEB. 4, 2015 ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST BY RISA D’ANGELES

What do you think and feel are your abilities that assist in the reconstruction of the new world? What do you want to be recognized for and what gifts of self do you aspire to offer to the New Group of World Servers whose task is to impress humanity with the new ideas that become ideals in humanity’s mind which then help create the new culture and civilization?

Where do you stand on these?

At times you find yourself functioning in other worlds, feeling compassion and intuition growing daily. Don’t be concerned with shared finances and resources and try not to feel deprivation. There is no deprivation. There is only goodness, everywhere. God is always good. Love underlies all events. Some obligations and

responsibilities call. Serve like a creativity and world recognition. saint you admire.

There are great powers still to be expressed along with doing LIBRA something significant. You’re talented and lucky. Sacrifice Perhaps you find yourself plays a part. Amidst peaceful yearning for someone. Perhaps seclusion. you’re striving to harmonize others—friends, family, business CAPRICORN colleagues, etc. Relationships invite you to grow and become You must be curious about the more whole. It’s painful, the words you and others speak. razor’s edge, honing our rough Look beneath the surface of edges. This is the sacred design language to understand the and purpose embedded within complete picture. If we one relationships. Libra’s function is listen to communications through to learn how to be in relationship. the lens and question, “what is Your most important one needs attempting to be expressed recognition, understanding and here?” the hidden psychological care. messages become clear.

Seek solitude when creating.

SCORPIO Know that a new identity of self is coming forth from your This is the time to care for your transforming creativity. health. Especially previous AQUARIUS health issues. Do you have a dream you’re envisioning, hope for, are working with? A vision? You can be very generous.

Don’t become disillusioned. This However, you can also (recently) will affect your health, which, be dreamy and/or imaginative with focus, you must build up of confused about your money. again. Do not overwork or allow You have a sense of right timing excessive worry. You will never and intuition concerning when fail. There is no such thing as important things should be done, failure. Only experience, which with whom, when and where. is how, we learn.

These abilities emerge more and more in the coming months. You SAGITTARIUS often tap into unusual resources.

You always have access to what There are times you may is needed. Sharing creates more. struggle with disillusion and PISCES disappointment concerning relationships and professional endeavors. In the midst of this You’re not an everyday sort you will also discover needed of person. You don’t have

By Desert Star Staff One in five adults in the United States now reports having doctor-diagnosed arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For those living with the chronic pain of this disease, learning how to manage arthritis is crucial to the health and happiness of millions of Americans.

With that in mind, here are several natural ways to reduce complications and pain associated with arthritis: • Those who are overweight or obese are diagnosed with an arthritis symptom more often than those with a lower body mass index, according to CDC statistics. Take a load off your joints by maintaining a healthy weight. Weight loss has also been linked to less pain from arthritis, especially in the knees, which bear the brunt of excess pounds.

• Evidence indicates that both endurance and resistance exercise can provide significant benefits to those with osteoarthritis, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. However, arthritis patients should typically avoid placing too much pressure

on joints. Low-impact exercises such as biking, swimming and walking are recommended treatments for arthritis. A doctor or physical therapist is a good resource for helping you make a fitness game plan.

• No matter what precautions you take, pain from your condition is sometimes inevitable. And when it’s severe, it can be debilitating.

Some arthritis medications mask pain, which may make it harder to gauge the status of your condition. A homeopathic medicine, however, works naturally with your body to ease suffering from arthritis pain.

“Joint pains are common in my practice so I often recommend Arnicare Arthritis Tablets,” says Dr. Albert Levy of Manhattan Family Practice in New York City (Manhattanfamilypractice.com).

“I feel confident in recommending it because it won’t interfere with other medications and homeopathic medicines, such as this, are one of the safest classes of drugs.”

Arnicare Arthritis Tablets are quick-dissolving homeopathic tablets that relieve minor aches and pains associated with arthritis, specifically from stiff

or swollen joints and flare-ups caused by changes in weather.

They can be a good option for those with multiple conditions.

More information can be found at www.Arnicare.com.

• Stiff joints can be painful.

Much of you has, should be or will go into retreat for a while. This is a good thing. Your ruler (planet influencing Aries), Mars is hiding away, calling you to a place of shelter, refuge, sanctuary, an inner harbor, so you can reflect upon the past year and make plans in the quietest part of self for the upcoming seasons. This is a gift of time and contemplation.

Go to church.

TAURUS You find yourself thinking of groups, the NGWS. It’s because they need your ideas, practical direction, determined focus and your quiet, efficient and illuminating mind. Behind all your words and ideas is the reality that it’s time to re-educate, restore and salvage the world and that much sacrifice must come forth from all of us. When you lead, everyone follows.

GEMINI

Actually, where are you?

CANCER An interesting situation is occurring. You now have the freedom to choose many paths.

You can also choose to remain the same. Your life becomes filled with possibilities and potentials. You will be impressed with complex information, while perceiving multiple levels of reality. You have entered a region where the veils are parting and new information is being given.

Be still more.

LEO You might find that religious themes, especially a past religion, form an important focus in your life. Altruism becomes your keynote. People begin to perceive you as philosophical, idealistic, visionary. You will have inspired insights. You imagine other lands and worlds. It’s good to build a boat, eat fish, swim in warm waters, hang golden veils.

VIRGO

the energy of Aries or the steadfastness of Taurus, the business acumen of Capricorn or the relating skills of Libra.

You’re in touch with other states of reality with different values based on spiritual motivations. I see you are beginning to create boundaries out in the world.

You will play your part when the needed organization comes into your life. Boundaries are good. Include music and art and study the planting of edible and medicinal trees. It’s preparation.

affect people of all ages. If you’re one of the millions of Americans suffering from arthritis, take natural steps to prevent and manage the pain associated with your condition.. StatePoint

Risa D’Angeles is the founder and director of the Esoteric & Astrological Studies Research Institute: nightlifenews.com or, on Facebook, Risa’s Esoteric Astrology. She can be reached at risagoodwill@gmail.com.

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Stretch regularly to prevent stiffness. Full range of motion exercises can help you stay limber and maintain function.

Arthritis actually refers to more than 100 different kinds of musculoskeletal disorders that

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Photographs Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.

(LtoR) Denise Goolsby with Peggy Cravens

Opening of the Martin Luther King, Jr. & the Civil Rights Movement: Montgomery, Alabama, 1955 exhibit in the lobby gallery of the of Cathedral City’s Civic Center on January 19th.

By Pam Price The Cathedral City Public Arts Commission Martin Luther King, Jr. & The Civil Rights Movement, opened their quarterly exhibit with photographs from the private collection of Donald and Peggy Cravens, they originally published in Life Magazine during the 1950s.

The nine historic photographs can be seen in the lobby of Cathedral City’s Civic Center, 68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero through March 31st.

Documenting the beginning of the civil rights of American history is retold though Mr. Craven’s insightful photographs. They brought worldwide attention to racial injustice, just as it unfolded in 1955.

Peggy Cravens was joined by friends, Michael Childers, Jean Carrus and Barbara Keller.

Ron Celona, Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre in Rancho Mirage arrived with the co-star of CVRep’s latest play “Having our Say.” Lindi Bigi, of loving all Animals was all smiles with a darling adoptable dog in arms. Eduardo Garcia, the 56th District’s new assemblyman was joined by Joe Kinnamon President of the College of the Desert and Greg Buton, Executive Editor of the Desert Sun. Cathedral City’s Chief of Police George Crum, Cathedral City’s Mayor, Stan Henry and the city’s newest councilmen, Shelly Kaplan and Mark Carnavale.

Tim Townsley, Cathedral City artist was in the mix, familiar with openings as his paintings were on the show here last year.

Fred “The Hammer” Williamson, actor and golfer, Grace Robbins, author and Ilona von Ronay, Cathedral City portrait artists were among the first to arrive.

The Cathedral City Public Arts Commission’s chairman

Jim Cox welcomed guests in the afternoon reception introducing Jarvis Crawford. Chairman of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Committee and Manager of the Jesse O. James Highland Unity Center in Palm Springs was the first to speak about Martin Luther King, Jr. ; he was followed by Peggy Cravens, who provided the background on the collections of iconic photographs taken in Montgomery. Alabama during 1955, her mesmerizing commentary was followed by Denise Goolsby, Desert Sun reporter. The Public Art Commissions played a role in organizing the opening with Marilyn Cooper, curator, Greg Murphy, Steve Vericker fielding questions and Alan Carvalho taking near 200 images of the event which was attending by nearly 150 guests.

Bonnie Barkley, owner of Cellos American Bistro in Cathedral City and the new Pantry in Rancho Mirage, researched mid century cuisine and served classics from that era, such as sweet potatoe pie and chicken salad resting on mini waffles. Philip Alvidriz and Rosemeri Cilaberto of Serendipitea (a gourmet Tea Company based in New York) brought original Fiji-style tea, in the background gospel music was heard. “ What a turnout this is, standing room only!” Said Jim Dunn, Cathedral City resident, who attends Public Arts Commission openings often.

“This is the largest audience I’ve seen, but the timing was perfect, Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday!” Perfect timing for all, obviously.

Pam Price is the vicechairman of the Cathedral City Public Arts Commission

Tortoise Rock Casino Launches Senior Day

10% Off at Oasis Grille and the Gift Shop, Plus Bonus Club Dollars Offered Every Sunday

By Desert Star Staff TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA – Tortoise Rock Casino is excited to launch Senior Day for Club 29 members over 50 years of age.

Beginning in February, every Sunday, seniors will receive 10% off at Oasis Grille and the Gift Shop at Club 29, as well as earn two times Club Dollars when gaming with their Club 29 Card.

Oasis Grille presents a variety of menu items for seniors to enjoy including breakfast items, appetizers, soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, pizzas and more. Seniors can start their day off with delicious breakfast items, including a Three Egg Omelet, Breakfast Sandwich or Breakfast Burrito. www.desertstarweekly.com

Lunch and dinner menu items include Pastrami Sandwich, Chicken Wrap, Cheeseburger and Pepperoni Pizza, among many other great menu options.

Oasis Grille is open from 10 a.m. to midnight every Sunday.

The Club 29 Gift Shop offers great gift items and Tortoise Rock Casino clothing and gear, all 10% off for seniors every Sunday beginning in February.

All Club 29 members 50 years and older will automatically earn two times Club Dollars all day on Sundays. Guests can redeem their Club Dollars by converting them to free play on their favorite slot machine, redeeming them for free meals at Oasis Grille, or redeem them

for gifts at Club 29.

Tortoise Rock Casino opened its doors on March 31, 2014. Tortoise Rock Casino features over 400 slot machines and 12 table games including Blackjack, 3-Card Poker and traditional Poker. The casino also offers a quick bite at an affordable price at Oasis Grille, along with live entertainment on weekends, sports viewing events and great drinks at Shelly’s Lounge. Tortoise Rock Casino can be found by taking a right on Adobe Road at Highway 62 going east. Everyone 18 years of age and over can join the non-stop sizzling gaming action at Tortoise Rock Casino.

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Bill Haas Wins Humana Challenge Again Continued from Page 1 again. A heart-warming story was brewing in La Quinta, twotime heart transplant recipient Eric Compton took over control of first at -17. The attention had turned to Compton for a short while but it did not last as he failed to keep up with Haas, Kuchar, Brendon Steele, Sung Joon Park, Charley Hoffman, Webb Simpson and Steve Wheatcroft on the final day of play.

“My driver, when it’s not good, it was tough to play,” Compton said. “Bill was putting well, Bill played great. I had my chances early to make it happen and from there it was just – I didn’t birdie a par-5 all day.”

Compton and Putnam failed to linger on the final day like they had been most of the tourney.

Haas’ final round was not his finest but he set such a strong foundation the first three days that he was capable of warding off fierce first-place pushes from Simpson, Joon Park, Steele and Hoffman who all had at least seven birdies in the fourth round to Haas’ four.

With a four-way tie and 20 golfers not far behind, the Humana Challenge appeared as if it would be treating La Quinta and the thousands of badge holders at PGA WEST to some free golf. What a way to end a relaxing week of golf, beautiful weather and one of the Coachella Valley’s longestrunning, biggest, most prized events.

Heading into the 16th hole on Sunday, Haas had only recorded three birdies and a

clutch eagle that wiped away an almost costly bogie on the third hole. With two holes left to play, a playoff was looking imminent but Haas was able to break the tie with a birdie, putting the rest of the field back a stroke.

The tie was history, however, the North Carolina native could not waltz to the end with golfers still within a stroke. One mistake and it was over for Haas. Yet, the eventual champion scored two pars to take home his milliondollar winner’s check from Humana CEO Bruce Broussard.

After the tournament, Haas summed up what it was like coming down the stretch of such a tight race for the top.

“I feel like that was the only time I’ve been in a tournament where I’ve been maybe one ahead or tied but not with five or six guys right behind me,” the Champ said. “Knowing that if I dump one in the water, I go from winning to finishing in 10th.”

Reed finished -15 but started the final day at -14. With a more 2014-like performance, the 2014 champ might have been able to overtake the field.

Haas was the winner with the highest score -22 (266) since the Bob Hope Classic converted to the Humana Challenge after the 2011 match. The year after the 2010 Bob Hope Classic that Haas won with Kuchar finishing right behind, as well.

After turning in his scorecard, Haas returned to the green on 18 to receive his check and trophy from President Clinton, whose foundation partners with the Humana Challenge. Clinton

Amatuer Christopher Leggio, Golf Pro- John Daly and Amatuer., Jeffrey Burum. Photo by Pat Krause

congratulated Haas, praised another successful event, along with the incredible work the Desert Classic Charities, Humana, the PGA and even the volunteers that contributed the utmost effort with total class.

Haas had won a PGA Tour event each year since winning at La Quinta in 2010. With an injured wrist last year, Haas was held winless on the tour. The 2015 Humana Challenge is his first win since taking the AT&T National in June 2013.

“It’s definitely a relief,” Haas said. “Any kind of win is unbelievable. Honestly, if you would have told me I would have done this last week, I would have laughed at you” For more on sports in the Coachella Valley, follow Dan on Twitter @ dsmarine7.

President Bill Clinton and Humana winner Bill Haas. Photo by Pat Krause

Charley Hoffman Photo by Pat Krause

“DAY OF ACTION” Continued from Page 1 corporations trying to cause a change in how healthcare is being provided.

Several sessions moderated

by President Clinton brought out the fact that Healthcare is extremely costly and how we need to find a way to pay for it.

They all agreed that innovation and transparency is key to solutions. Some feel that there has to be a way to find checks and balances to stop the massive waste in the healthcare system. The panelists agreed that each person should be able to access information on his or her own health and know the benefits of treatments available.

President Clinton said that diabetes is a number-one problem, even in our youth as mobility in our children is lacking and food choices are a big problem of obesity in everyone.

They said that Heart Disease is the number-one killer in women.

They pretty much agreed that everyone should work together

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to solve these many problems where there is a definite lack of communication.

President Clinton spoke about how the Coachella Valley is where they held the first conference and how the Valley is achieving so much of the idea introduced in that initial conference and since. Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet had a chance to tell how Palm Springs is promoting health care in our very young with innovative programs in our schools.

President Clinton spoke on how our society doesn’t like change and is happy with status quo; Change is scary and people are in denial on what can make life better. He said we are so far behind other countries on the way we address healthcare.

We need all the states and government to work together to make the much-needed changes to make it all work on an economical scale.

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BY THEDA KLEINHANS REICHMAN

‘Boyhood,’ “Boxtrolls’ and ‘Fury’ “Boyhood” was created over a twelve-year time span at a cost of a mere $4 million.

And look what’s happened since “Boyhood” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival— it’s earned 6 Oscar nominations for best picture, best director, best actors in a supporting role (Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette) and best screenplay. It has also garnered countless prizes from critics and the coveted Golden Globe for best drama. Will it win the Oscar? We’ll find out on Feb. 22.

Writer-director Richard Linklater and his cast are pleasantly surprised by the critical acclaim and viewer appreciation for the film and attribute it to the fact that “Boyhood” captures universal truths about family life—its joys, tears, ups, downs and eventual triumphs. It is also unique because the story was filmed over a twelve-year time span so you literally see the main characters physically transform as you watch a young Texan (Ellar Coltrane) grow from a six-year-old first-grader to an

18-year-old college freshman.

Another reason the film seems so real is the fact that Linklater based the mother on his own mom who he describes as “ a passionate woman who followed her passion and took her kids through it.” She went on to college and earned a degree, and like Arquette in the film, she didn’t have much luck in her relationships with men.

The story depends mainly on the long-term relationship between the parents and their son and daughter, who is played on the screen by Linklater’s own daughter. It also deals with the son’s conversations with his father over the years, conversations that kept them close even though they were often apart. Despite the divorce, Hawke’s character manages to stay close to both of his children. He also shares his point of view on life with them.

If you haven’t had the chance to see this fine independent film yet, it’s now available to buy or rent on DVD and Blu-ray.

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Boyhood Another Oscar contender available on DVD is “The Boxtrolls.” This lively animated romp, from the creators of the Academy Award nominated “Coraline” and “Paranorman,” is based on the book “Here Be Monsters” about quirky, mischievous, timid, good-hearted

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Boxtrolls who have lovingly raised a human boy named Eggs (he lives in a big egg box). They all live together in a fantastical cavern below the bustling streets of Cheesebridge. When the evil, scheming Snatcher (voiced by Academy Award winner Ben Kingsley) decides to capture the Boxtrolls it’s up to Eggs (voiced

by Isaac Hempstead Wright of “Game of Thrones”) and his new friend Winnie (Elle Fanning “Maleficent”) to save them from his evil clutches.

There are plenty of bonus features in the Blu-ray Combo Pac like “Dare to be Square: Behind the Scenes of The Boxtrolls.”

Find out how the talented cast members gave unique voices to the animated puppets. You will also learn how LAIKA combined traditional stop-motion animation with visual effects in order to create the beautiful dance sequence and how costume designer Deborah Cook met the challenge of creating costumes that could flow during a dance scene. Seeing how the special effects were created really adds

to the fun. From Universal, rated PG for action, some peril and mild rude humor.

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On Jan. 27 “Fury,” starring Brad Pitt and Shia LaBeouf, comes to DVD. The film was written and directed by David Ayer with Brad Pitt serving not only as a star but executive producer as well.

Set in 1945, the WWII film is about the Allies making their final push in the European Theatre. A battle-hardened army sergeant named Wardaddy (Brad Pitt) is in command of a Sherman tank and her five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Out-numbered, out-gunned and with a rookie soldier thrust into their platoon, Wardaddy and his men face overwhelming odds in their heroic attempt to strike at the heart of Nazi Germany.

“Fury” has a running time of 134 minutes and is rated R for strong sequence of war violence, some grisly images and language throughout.

Most Kids Not Sleeping Enough: How to Help

By Desert Star Staff While parents understand the value of good sleep, a majority find it difficult to ensure their kids get enough quality sleep each night, according to a recent survey of parents across the country.

From using electronic devices in bed to a lack of bedroom routines, there are plenty of reasons kids are not getting enough sleep. But high-quality sleep is important, reports the same sleep survey, conducted by Sleep Number, with the majority of parents saying that sleep impacts their www.desertstarweekly.com

child’s performance in school and in extracurricular activities.

Luckily, new tools are helping kids rest easier at night.

For example, Sleep Number just introduced SleepIQ Kids -a smart bed for kids. You can adjust the bed’s firmness as children grow and monitor their presence in bed, restfulness and restlessness to assess quality of sleep.

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BY ROBERT KINSLER

NAMM Show Celebrates World of Music ANAHEIM, CA – Every January, more than 100,000 music industry professionals gather at the NAMM Show, the world’s largest gathering of the National Association of Music Merchants. At this year’s event, held in and around the Anaheim Convention Center last weekend (Jan. 22-25, 2015), there were plenty of wonderful surprises to showcase.

Here are some highlights of this year’s NAMM Show worth highlighting:

It’s no surprise that the Variax Standard electric guitar combines Line 6 Variax technology and Yamaha craftsmanship. When the Yamaha Corporation purchased Line 6 last year, the creation of the stunning Variax Standard was launched. The state-of-the-art guitar allows users to play the guitar like a traditional instrument while accessing an entire collection of electric, acoustic and exotic guitar sounds/tones via a “tuning knob” and “category knob.”

Indeed, with the simple use of the “tuning knob,” players can select from 10 different tunings.

A digital signal processor inside runs custom software Line 6 wrote. Indeed, the instrument can replicate the sound of a sixstring, 12-string, banjo and even a sitar. Free software also allows players to customize and design entirely new instruments. The Variax will ship in March 2015 and will retail for approximately $799.

Speaking of Yamaha, that company introduced the AG03 and the AG06, hybrid mixing consoles and USB audio interfaces ideal for webcasting, podcasting, music production and gaming. The AG Series

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offers high-resolution (24-bit/192kHz) audio recording and playback, iOS compatibility and battery operation. The mixers will ship in April 2015.

Not all innovation in the music industry is achieved via apps, software and computers.

El Cajon, CA-based Taylor Guitars premiered its beautiful redesigned Maple 600 Series.

Master Guitar Designer Andy Powers explained that he undertook the challenge over the course of 18 months to develop a richer and warmer sound for a Maple guitar. Looking ahead to the future, there are concerns that some of the exotic and tropical woods traditionally used for fine acoustic instruments will

become more rare – and even unavailable.

Powers and others at Taylor Guitars became committed in seeing if North America’s renewable forests might be the source of creating a top-tier instrument. Based on Power’s masterful performance on the Maple 600 I saw, the instrument fully delivers on that promise.

“I wanted to create a warm, complex Maple flat-top guitar,” Powers told me. “I wanted to create the type of guitar I wanted to play.”

“I care about the forests, but I don’t want to give anything up (as a player).”

Information: TaylorGuitars. com.

Valentines Day at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

By Desert Star Staff INDIO, CA – Dinner and a night of incredible music from Natalie Cole makes Fantasy Springs Resort Casino the perfect place to celebrate a fantastic Valentine’s Day. Three of the resort’s seven restaurants will offer dining specials on Saturday, February 14th.

At The Bistro, the chef’s have a prepared beautifully crafted special for you to tempt, savor and indulge. Begin your meal with a mouth-watering sushi roll of tempura shrimp, avocado on the inside, tobiko on the outside, passion fruit-mango salsa, eel sauce, wasabi and ginger for $14. Savor an appetizing entrée of Chateaubriand surf n’ turf featuring a center cut filet mignon, roasted and sliced alongside butter poached Maine lobster tail with grilled baby vegetables, parmesan roasted potatoes, burgundy demi glace and sauce béarnaise for $65.

End your meal by indulging in a lover’s trio of white chocolate moose, raspberry mousse, and flourless chocolate cake and pate

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choux swans for $10. The Bistro opens for dinner at 5:00p.m. on Valentine’s Day and also serves its nightly menu. Reservations are recommended for The Bistro and may be made via telephone at (800) 827-2946 or online at www.

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F o r a m o re c a s u a l experience, try POM at Fantasy Springs. The special Valentine’s Day offering includes a decadent lobster ravioli appetizer with roasted pepper, petite peas in a sun-dried tomato vodka sauce for $12. The evening’s entrée special is a 14 oz. boneless rib eye steak and herb grilled Maine lobster tail. It is paired nicely with white cheddar mashed potatoes, sautéed asparagus, wild mushroom demi glace in a salmoriglio sauce for $55.

Finish with a fabulous dessert of red velvet cheesecake surrounded by raspberry coulis, vanilla anglaise and Chantilly cream for $8. POM’s nightly menu will also be available with dinner seating starting at 4:00p.m. on Valentine’s Day. Come into the Fresh Grill

Buffet for a special Valentine’s Day dinner from 4:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. and let your heart melt by enjoying delectable fare from around the world.

While guests may start at any of the interactive food stations at the all-you-can-eat buffet, many begin with the extensive soup and salad bar. This features Chef Freddy’s signature shrimp and chicken Caesar salad, seafood salad with shrimp, scallops and calamari, cream of wild mushroom and chicken pozole soups. Succulent meats such as roast prime rib of beef and maple roasted whole turkey are hand carved by Fantasy Springs’ expert chefs.

Guests may also relish grilledto-order New York steak, roast pork loin with orange-rosemary mustard glaze, sautéed chicken breast with artichoke and mushroom, and a tantalizing array of Italian, Asian and Latin specialties. Make sure you leave room for dessert so you do not make the resort’s pastry chefs sad by not partaking in their confectionary delights. Those January 28, 2015

with a sweet tooth will enjoy the Fantasy Springs signature chocolate fountain, warm bread pudding, bananas foster, freshly baked cookies, pies and cakes, plus many sugar-free selections.

Dinner seating begins at 4:00p.m.

Adults are $28.99 and children ages 3 to 11 are $14.99. Children

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On Saturday, February 14th, “This Will Be” a night to remember as nine-time Grammy® Award winner Natalie Cole sings career charting hits inside the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. Tickets for the 8PM show are on sale for $79, $59 and $39. www.desertstarweekly.com

Student Who Tried to Have Ex-BFs Killed Walks Free

By KMIR News Staff RIVERSIDE, Ca. -A former UC Riverside student who allegedly wanted to have two exboyfriends killed for breaking up with her was sentenced today to three years, four months in state prison, but after receiving credit for her time spent in jail, she was freed from custody.

Barbara Wu, 23, pleaded guilty Jan. 15 to one count each of stalking and witness intimidation, as well as two counts of solicitation to commit a criminal act. She was arrested in May 2013 following a UCR police investigation that uncovered alleged instances in which the defendant had sought to have two men killed.

Under a plea agreement with the Riverside County District Attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, prosecutors dropped two counts of solicitation to commit murder and four related felony and misdemeanor counts.

Superior Court Judge Michele Levine imposed the

sentence stipulated by the prosecution and defense.

However, Wu was credited with the 610 days she has been held at the Smith Correctional Facility in Banning, and that time was automatically doubled under a state law intended to reduce prison overcrowding, resulting in more than three years total credit.

When a defendant is sentenced to prison but doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t actually serve time, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s known as a ``paper commitment.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Wu will be placed on parole.

Levine issued criminal protective orders directing her to stay away from the victims.

During an August 2013 preliminary hearing, the defendantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s alleged targets, identified in court documents only as John Does No. 1, No. 2, testified about their experiences with the defendant, whom one of the men characterized as volatile and unrelenting in pushing to get what she wants.

A third John Doe was identified in the defendantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

criminal complaint as a victim of stalking.

John Doe No. 1 alleged the high school honor roll student asked him to kidnap and kill her former boyfriend -- who broke up with her via email -- and dispose of the body.

According to the witness, Wu wanted to torture the former beau by sticking needles into his fingertips while he was bound and gagged.

When the witness related the conversation to police, they asked him to wear a wire and record his next encounter with Wu, during which she allegedly incriminated herself, according to testimony.

According to the District Attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, the target of the defendantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wrath came forward after the case became public, telling investigators that while he was dating her in 2009 and 2010, she expressed a desire to kill yet another former boyfriend and tried to enlist him to carry out that crime. Source KMIR

Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Tax Fraud Scheme

Defendant and his Son used the Identities of Puerto Rican Residents to File Fraudulent Tax Returns with the IRS

By Desert Star Staff Los Angeles â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A former Downey resident was sentenced today to 21 months in federal prison for his participation in a scheme, which caused fraudulent tax returns in the names of Puerto Rican residents to be submitted to the Internal Revenue Service claiming false refunds.

Benjamin Demetrio, who also uses the name Antero Diaz-Diaz, 67, was sentenced this morning

by United States District Judge S. James Otero, who also ordered the defendant to pay restitution of $293,719 to the IRS. Demetrio pleaded guilty in October to one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States with respect to claims.

According to the plea agreement, during the years 2007 and 2008, Demetrio along with his son, Ulises Demetrio

Rivera, rented private mailboxes at various locations in Southern California using false identification documents. The co-defendants further listed the names of Puerto Rican residents as persons authorized to receive mail at the boxes that were rented.

Subsequently, approximately 537 IRS tax returns in the names of approximately 157 individuals were filed with the IRS for the tax years 2004 through 2006, seeking earned income tax refunds based on the miscellaneous income reported and the number of dependents claimed on the tax returns. As a result of these filings, the IRS issued and mailed approximately $293,719 in tax refund checks to the private mailboxes rented by Demetrio and his son.

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Support for Small Business Leads Garcia’s Legislative Package

By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENT – Assemblyman Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) introduced his first bills today. Topping his initial bill introduction list are two measures, AB 184 and AB 185, which enhance small business development and entrepreneurship.

“California’s dominance in many economic areas is based, in part, on the significant role small businesses play in the state’s $2.2 trillion economy,” said Garcia, who chairs the Assembly Committee on Jobs, Economic Development and the Economy (JEDE). “Small businesses create jobs, generate taxes, and revitalize our communities.” · AB 184 (E. Garcia) establishes the Small Business Technical Assistance Center within the California Infrastructure

and Economic Development Bank. For the first time in over a decade, California will have a permeant link to key federal small business assistance centers including those that focus on services to women, veterans, and prospective government contractors, as well as all service offices of the Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs). · AB 185 (E. Garcia and Medina) establishes the California New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program, which authorizes up to $200 million in tax credits through the redirection of an underutilized existing state incentive. Each tax credit dollar has to be matched by one private sector dollar of investment in small businesses located in low income areas. This measure is jointly authored by Assemblymembers Garcia (D-Coachella) and

Jose Medina (D-Riverside).

Small businesses comprise the largest portion of California businesses, with businesses having less than 100 employees representing 97% of all firms and employing more than one-third of all workers.

“Assemblyman Garcia has the foresight to see the strong economic impact small businesses have on California’s Economy. Through AB 184 the State can leverage Federal Funds in programs such as the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) which have a proven track record in assisting entrepreneurs create jobs, access capital and create new companies. Small businesses lead the state in creating jobs, leading innovation and directly benefiting their local economy,” said Ezekiel Bonillas, Vice

President of Entrepreneurship at Coachella Valley Economic Partnership.

Since the inception of NMTC Program at the federal level, individual community development entities all over the country have successfully applied for and received billions in federal tax credits which have been invested locally to stimulate economic development.

“Our goal is to ensure that local communities like Imperial County and Colusa County, where unemployment rates surpass 20 percent and have the necessary economic development tools to create local jobs.” Assemblyman Eduardo Garcia commented, who represents the counties of Riverside and Imperial.

Over the last several years, 14 other states have established parallel NMTC Programs as a

way to attract federal tax credits to finance business expansion/ retention and job creation.

California has limited economic and community development tools with which to support private sector job creation, especially in low-income areas.

AB 184, the small business technical assistance bill, and AB 185, the California NMTC bill will enhance local business service centers and provide a significant new incentive for additional private investment in the state’s most economically disadvantaged communities to fuel job growth.

Following t o d a y ’s introduction, the bills will await policy committee assignment by the Assembly Committee on Rules. First policy committee hearings are expected in April 2015.

Federal Government Failing to Protect Children

By Holbrook Mohr and Garance Burke Associated Press The federal government’s failure to enforce the nation’s child protection laws is a “national disgrace” that leaves abused children vulnerable to future harm, according to a threeyear study by two child advocacy groups.

The 110-page report released Tuesday identified some of the same failures reported in December by The Associated Press after an eight-month investigation into hundreds of children who died of abuse or neglect in plain view of child protection authorities.

“Our laws are weak. We don’t invest in solutions. Federal laws aren’t enforced. And courts are turning their backs.

This creates a trifecta of inertia and neglect,” said Amy Harfeld, policy director at the Children’s Advocacy Institute at the University of San Diego School of Law, which wrote the report with the nonprofit group First Star.

AP’s investigation, published Dec. 18, also revealed a system in crisis, hobbled by weak federal oversight, budget constraints, worker shortages and a voluntary data collection system so flawed that nobody can say with

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accuracy how many children die from abuse or neglect each year.

The AP found that at least 786 children died of abuse and neglect over a six-year span many of them beaten, starved or left alone to drown - while agencies had good reason to know they were in danger.

That figure represents the most comprehensive statistics publicly available, but the actual number who died even as authorities were investigating their families or providing some form of protective services is likely much higher because antiquated confidentiality laws allow many states to withhold vital information, shrouding their failures.

The federal government estimates an average of about 1,650 children have died annually from abuse or neglect in recent years, whether or not they were known to the child welfare system, but many experts believe the actual number is twice as high. And many more suffer from near-fatal abuse and neglect every year.

“Almost everything that happens to these children is cloaked in endemic secrecy, and most efforts by the media and advocates to provide

the public with much needed transparency - which leads to accountability - are thwarted by the very governmental entities and officials who have turned their backs on their official duties to children,” the groups said.

Michael Petit, who was appointed by President Barack Obama to serve on the Federal Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities and serves as adviser to the advocacy group Every Child Matters, said he agreed with what he has read thus far in the report, entitled “Shame on U.S.” “The report is saying what a lot of people have been experiencing,” Petit said, who wasn’t speaking on the commission’s behalf. “I share many of those sentiments that the federal government is not providing the kind of oversight needed.”

The Children’s Advocacy Institute and First Star fault all three branches of federal government for failing to protect children.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for implementing and enforcing federal child welfare laws and programs, but the agency largely takes a hands-off January 28, 2015

approach, allowing states to selfcertify that they are in compliance with federal requirements.

“There is no meaningful oversight and the states know it,” the report said.

Agency spokeswoman Laura Goulding did not immediately return a call and an email seeking comment on the report Monday.

Congress needs to mandate that HHS impose fines, withhold funds or take other punitive actions when states don’t follow federal regulations, the report said.

Because HHS and Congress so rarely hold states accountable for their failings, filing a lawsuit is usually the only way private parties can challenge problems within the child welfare system.

But lawsuits are time consuming, expensive and often limited in their reach, covering violations in only one state or county rather than widespread systemic failures, the groups said.

“Federal courts have turned their backs on private attempts to enforce federal child welfare law and Congress has shown little interest in advancing the law itself,” the report said.

Emily Douglas, a child welfare expert at Bridgewater State University in Bridgewater,

Mass., called the report’s findings about the judicial branch’s shortcomings particularly revealing.

“When something goes wrong, usually you hear that the state child welfare agency is a wreck or that the governor is stepping in to fire someone,” Douglas said. “But increasingly judges are going to be on the radar about the important role that they play in determining these kids’ safety. Judges are not trained social workers, so are we sure they always know the risk factors when deciding children should be sent back home?”

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Woman Sentenced for Cutting Husband’s Penis

By Angela Monroe PALM SPRINGS -- It’s an unthinkable crime: a wife trying to cut off her own husband’s penis.

However, that’s what happened in Palm Springs back in 2011.

Friday, that accused wife in the case was sentenced.

Her husband, the victim, was at the courthouse Friday too along with his attorney because he says he wants people to realize that men can also be victims of domestic violence.

This was a sensational case given the nature of the crime.

It took years for it to be resolved, and the victim says the punishment is too light.

He hired a well-known attorney to help illustrate the case.

“This was not a small

scissors that was used against, it could have done even more harm than it did.”

Attorney Gloria Allred, known for her involvement in high-profile cases, showed scissors similar to those used in this attack.

Virginia Valdez pleaded guilty to an assault charge for trying to cut off her husband’s penis during a sexual act at their Palm Springs home in December 2011.

“He did nothing to justify such an attack, and he never should have been a victim of violence,” said Allred.

“Horrific, personal, mentally and physical act that I will never be able to forget,” said the victim, Cesar Valdez.

Cesar Valdez says he and his wife were married more than 30 years.

“I’m a Vietnam veteran, I’m

a Gulf War veteran I served in various capacities in enforcement agencies and I left unscathed, and yet I went home and then a horrific crime was perpetrated against me,” said Cesar.

V i r g i n i a Va l d e z w a s sentenced to three years probation, 420 hours of community service and a 10-year restraining order.

Cesar believes he is also the victim of a double standard because of his gender and causing the case to be delayed.

“As time went on it became obvious that I had to have the fortitude to have this message across because it simply is not right. My case should not have dragged this much,” said Cesar.

That’s why Cesar says he’s speaking out, and asked Gloria Allred to represent him in court.

“Not only did it for himself, I think he’s really helped a lot of people by demonstrating the kind of courage that he has,” said Allred.

There are still two pending civil lawsuits.

Cesar has sued his ex-wife for emotional distress, and his wife has sued him for alleged sexual battery.

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yet begun to transact business under the fictitious names) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime).

Signed: JOSE TRINIDAD GARCIA MANZO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMBER 02, 2014 Larry W. Ward, signed S. ROMERO File No. I-2014-03020.

NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub December 31, 2014, January 7, 14, 21, 2015. DSW 14-40343 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: GONZALEZ TOWING SERVICE 13587 STACY LYNN DR. MORENO VALLEY CA. 92555. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: GONZALEZ TOWING & TRANSPORTATION, INC. 13587 STACY LYNN DRIVE MORENO VALLEY CA 92555. Business is conducted by CORPORATION: Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on Aug. 22/2014. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: Daniel Gonzalez, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMBER 9, 2014 Larry W. Ward, signed S. RATLIFF File No. R-2014-11564.

NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub December 31, 2014, January 7, 14, 21, 2015. DSW 14-40339

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: AG BEAUTY HAIR SALON 12527 PALM DRIVE DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: eLIZABETH-TOLENTINO 16040 aVE mIROLA dESERT hOT sPRINGS ca 92240. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious names) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime).

Signed: ELIZABETH GONZALEZ TOLENTINO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 22, 2015. Larry W. Ward, signed. D. PEREZ File No. I-2014-00205.

NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub January 28, February Trustee Sale No. : 00000004727490 Title Or4, 11, 18, 2015. DSW15-5015 der No.: 730-1404944-70 FHA/VA/PMI No.: STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF 0157972401 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following ficti- ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, tious business name(s) XPRESSION HAIR SALON DATED 03/01/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE AC12527 PALM DRIVE DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA TION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY 92240. Riverside County has been abandoned by BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED the following person(s): ELIZABETH-TOLENTINO AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE 16040 AVE MIROLA DESERT HOT SPRINGS PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CA 92240. OFELIA-MERCER 13831 VERBENA CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN AVE. #B DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240. FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly apDIANA-CARCELENA 13718 LUIS DR #A DES- pointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of ERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240. This business Trust Recorded on 03/06/2007 as Instrument No. is conducted by: C0-PARTNERS. The fictitious 2007-0153408 of official records in the office business name(s) referred to above was filed in of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, Riverside County on 04-28-14. I declare that all the State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: VICTOR J information in this statement is true and correct. (A LOBUE JR AND REBECCA M LOBUE, WILL SELL registrant who declares as true, information which AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT Signed: ELIZABETH TOLENTINO. This state- or other form of payment authorized by California ment was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in County, signed by, Larry W. Ward, by D. PEREZ, lawful money of the United States). DATE OF Deputy on January 22, 2015 File No. I-201401097 SALE: 02/18/2015 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 2015. Dsw15-5014 PLACE OF SALE: 2410 WARDLOW ROAD # 104, CORONA, CA 92880. STREET ADDRESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT and other common designation, if any, of the real THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DO- property described above is purported to be: ING BUSINESS AS: D’DENT MAN PAINTFREE 45607 CLUB DR, INDIAN WELLS, CALIFORNIA DENT REMOVAL 575 OLEANDER ST. #26 PALM 92210 APN#: 633-260-033-0 The undersigned SPRINGS CA, 92264. Mailing Address 66050 Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectCAHUILLA AVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA ness of the street address and other common 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will FREDDY CHAVEZ ENCINO 66050 CAHUILLA be made, but without covenant or warranty, exAVE. DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240. Business pressed or implied, regarding title, possession, is conducted by indivdual: Registrant has not yet or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal begun to transact business under the fictitious sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), information in this statement is true and correct. advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, (A registrant, who declares as true, information fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total a crime). Signed: FREDDY CHAVEZ ENCINO. amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation This statement was filed with the County Clerk secured by the property to be sold and reasonable of Riverside County on JANUARY 14, 2015 Larry estimated costs, expenses and advances at the W. Ward, signed TL. QUINTERO File No. I-2015- time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale 00050. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS is $832,624.44. The beneficiary under said Deed NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE undersigned a written Declaration of Default and COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN recorded in the county where the real property is THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER are considering bidding on this property lien, you UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW should understand that there are risks involved (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub January 1/21, 1/28, on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not auto2/4, 2/11/2015. DSW15-5011 matically entitle you to free and clear ownership FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT of the property. You should also be aware that THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien.

BUSINESS AS: DESERT FACILITIES MAINTE- If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you NANCE 569 SORIANO WAY PALM SPRINGS CA are or may be responsible for paying off all liens 92262. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you ALEJANDRO MANUEL FLORES 569 SORIANO can receive clear title to the property. You are WAY PALM SPRINGS CA 92262. Business is encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, conducted by INDIVIDUAL: Registrant has not and size of outstanding liens that may exist on yet begun to transact business under the ficti- this property by contacting the county recorder’s tious name(s) listed below. I declare that all the office or a title insurance company, either of which information in this statement is true and correct. may charge you a fee for this information. If you (A registrant, who declares as true, information consult either of these resources, you should be which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of aware that the same lender may hold more than a crime). Signed: ALEJANDRO FLORES. This one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. statement was filed with the County Clerk of NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date Riverside County on JANUARY 12, 2015. Larry shown on this notice of sale may be postponed W. Ward, signed. T. BRIMMER File No. I-2015- one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, 00086. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM the California Civil Code. The law requires that THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE information about trustee sale postponements COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS be made available to you and to the public, as a NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT wish to learn whether your sale date has been DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME time and date for the sale of this property, you may IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.

(SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND auction.com for information regarding the sale of PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub January 14, 21, 28, this property, using the file number assigned to February 4, 2015. DSW15-5010 this case 00000004727490. Information about postponements that are very short in duration AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale MENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) may not immediately be reflected in the telephone DOING BUSINESS AS: STUDIO ONE 11, 67555 information or on the Internet Web site. The best E. PALM CANYON DR., STE A103, CATHEDRAL way to verify postponement information is to CITY, CA 92234. Mailing Address PO BOX 4541, attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE PALM SPRINGS CA 92263. Riverside County. Full INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AUCTION.COM, name of registrant: 2a. TWO JR INVESTMENTS, LLC ONE MAUCHLY IRVINE, CA 92618 800LLC 76555 E. PALM CANYON DR. STE A103 CA- 280-2832 www.auction.com BARRETT DAFFIN THEDRAL CITY CA 92234. Business is conducted FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING

by LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: Registrant AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLhas not yet begun to transact business under the LECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT that all the information in this statement is true DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, Trustee Dated: 01/19/2015 NPP0240904 To: information which he or she knows to be false, DESERT STAR WEEKLY 01/28/2015, 02/04/2015, is guilty of a crime). Signed: RICH ANDREWS, 02/11/2015. DSW15-5013 JR. MANAGING MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County TSG No.: 8445952 TS No.: CA1400259170 FHA/ on November 10, 2014 Larry W. Ward, signed VA/PMI No.: APN: 673-780-055-9 Property AdV. BOYZO-SAUCEDO File No. I-2014-02840. dress: 3 SHASTA LAKE DR RANCHO MIRAGE, NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME CA 92270-5825 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE TRUST, DATED 03/20/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME CONTACT A LAWYER. On 02/03/2015 at 09:00 IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND Deed of Trust recorded 03/29/2007, as Instrument PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, No. 2007-0214831, in book , page , , of Official 12/3, 2014 AMENDED 1/14, 21, 38, 2/4/2015. Records in the office of the County Recorder DSW14-40287 of RIVERSIDE County, State of California. Executed by: ALICIA O MCCUTCHEON, A MARFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE RIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- PROPERTY, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION NESS AS: I CLEAN CONCRETE 41184 BANK CT TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S INDIO, CA 92203. Riverside County. Full name CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payof registrant: JOSE TRINIDAD GARCIA MANZO ment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of 41184 BANK CT INDIO CA 92203. Business is sale in lawful money of the United States) AT THE conducted by INDIVIDUAL: Registrant has not FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE FORMER CORONA

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POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 673-780-055-9 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3 SHASTA LAKE DR, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270-5825 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $544,398.21. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting. com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1400259170 Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 6 CAMPUS CIRCLE, 2ND FLOOR Westlake, TX 76262 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772NPP0240637 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 01/14/2015, 01/21/2015, 01/28/2015.

DSW15-5009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7042.14493 Title Order No. NXCA-0157005 APN 607-225-062-6 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/24/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in §5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Trustor(s): EDWARD L CHACON II, A SINGLE MAN Recorded: 09/02/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0730988, of Official Records of Riverside County, California.

Date of Sale: 02/03/2015 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: In front of the Corona Civic Center, located at 849 W Sixth Street, Corona, CA The purported property address is: 78650 AVENUE 42, UNIT 810 AKA 78650 42 NO 810 INDIO AVE, BERMUDA DUNES, CA 92203-1356 Assessors Parcel No. 607-225-062-6 The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $146,149.49. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

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

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 877-484-9942 or visit this Internet Web site www.USA-Foreclosure.com or www.Auction. com using the file number assigned to this case 7042.14493. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: January 8, 2015 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee Candice Yoo, Authorized Signatory 1241 E. Dyer Road, Suite 250, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: (866) 387-NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE ORDER # 7042.14493: 01 /14/2015,01/21/2015,01/28/2015. DSW15-5008

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APN: 768-310-020-7 T.S. No. 019276-CA NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to CA Civil Code 2923.3 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 5/26/2008.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 2/4/2015 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 5/30/2008, as Instrument No. 2008-0295435, The subject Deed of Trust was modified by Loan Modification recorded as Instrument 2013-0586608 and recorded on 12/19/2013. of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ AND FRANCES RODRIGUEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN

BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AUCTION.COM ROOM, 2410 WARDLOW ROAD #104, CORONA, CA 92880 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 53-838 WEST SIENNA CIRCLECOACHELLA, CALIFORNIA 92236 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $197,810.59 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

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

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 019276-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800) 280-2832 CLEAR RECON CORP. CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive Suite 200 San Diego, California 92117 EXHIBIT A LOT 34 OF TRACT NO. 31664, AS SHOWN BY MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 394, PAGES 52 THROUGH 55 OF MAPS, RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. RESERVING THEREFROM NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS LOCATED ON SUCH LOT, IF ANY, AS DESCRIBED AND FURTHER PROVIDED FOR IN THE DECLARATION REFERRED TO BELOW, ANY OTHER EASEMENTS SHOWN ON THE TRACT MAP OF RECORD REFERENCED ABOVE LOCATED ON SUCH LOT AND SUCH OTHER EASEMENTS AS MAY BE OF RECORD AS OF THE DATE THEREOF; FURTHER RESERVING THEREFROM, FOR THE BENEFIT OF GRANTOR, ITS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST AND ASSIGNEES, TO THE EXTENT NOT ALREADY RESERVED BY INSTRUMENTS OF RECORD: A. ALL OIL RIGHTS, MINERAL RIGHTS, NATURAL GAS RIGHTS AND RIGHTS TO ALL OTHER HYDROCARBONS BY WHATSOEVER NAME KNOWN, TO ALL GEOTHERMAL HEAT AND TO ALL PRODUCTS DERIVED FROM ANY OF THE FOREGOING {COLLECTIVELY SUBSURFACE RESOURCES); B. THE PERPETUAL RIGHT TO DRILL, MINE, EXPLORE AND OPERATE FOR AND TO PRODUCE, STORE AND REMOVE ANY OF THE SUBSURFACE RESOURCES ON OR FROM THE LOT, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO WHIPSTOCK OR DIRECTIONALLY DRILL AND MINE FROM LANDS OTHER THAN THE LOT, WELLS, TUNNELS, AND SHAFTS INTO, THROUGH OR ACROSS THE SUBSURFACE OF THE LOT, AND TO BOTTOM SUCH WHIPSTOCKED OR DIRECTIONALLY DRILLED WELLS, TUNNELS AND SHAFTS WITHIN OR BEYOND THE EXTERIOR LIMITS OF THE LOT, AND TO REDRILL, RETUNNEL, EQUIP, MAINTAIN, REPAIR, DEEPEN AND OPERATE ANY SUCH MINES, BUT WITHOUT THE RIGHT TO DRILL, MINE, EXPLORE, OPERATE, PRODUCE, STORE OR REMOVE ANY OF THE SUBSURFACE RESOURCES “THROUGH OR IN THE SURFACE OR THE UPPER FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500) OF THE SUBSURFACE OF THE LOT; AND C. ALL WATER AND WATER RIGHT, IF ANY, WITHIN AND UNDERLYING THE 1/14/215, 1/21/2015, 1/28/2015LOT. DSW15-5007 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 99861975 TSG Order No.: 140178845-CA-MAI A.P.N.: 667-290-015-4 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(c)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(c)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/21/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 11/30/2007 as Document No.: 2007-0722522, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by: KIMBERLEE WILLIAMS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the

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Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date and Time: 02/04/2015 at 09:00 AM Sale Location: 2410 Wardlow Road #104, Corona, CA 92880 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 62820 KITETAIL DR, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $334,444.16 (Estimated) as of 01/09/2015. Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

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

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 1-800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www. auction.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9986-1975. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.auction.com or Call: 1-800-280-2832. NBS Default Services, LLC, Nicole Rodriguez, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only.

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AP Photo/U.S. Marshals Service). This undated photo from a wanted poster released by the U.S. Marshals Service shows Pedro Flores, left, and his twin brother, Margarito Flores. The brothers are scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday, Jan, 27, 2015,

By MICHAEL TARM Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) - A federal judge sentenced twin brothers Tuesday to 14 years in prison each for running a nearly $2 billion North American drug ring, agreeing with prosecutors to drastically reduce their sentences as reward for their cooperation against Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman and other Mexican cartel leaders.

Pedro and Margarito Flores, 33, were portrayed by prosecutors as among the most valuable traffickers-turnedinformants in history. With credit for the time served awaiting sentencing and for good behavior in prison, the brothers could be out in as little as six years.

Security at sentencing in U.S. District Court in Chicago was tighter than usual, with extra security checks outside courtroom doors and a bombsniffing dog sweeping for explosives. To protect them, neither of the twins’ attorneys was named in court.

Chief U.S. District Judge Ruben Castillo said the twins brought “devastation” to the country.

“But for your cooperation,

spend my life in prison,” he said.

For security reasons, the brothers had pleaded guilty to a count of drug conspiracy behind closed doors at a 2012 hearing.

Tuesday was their first public appearance since they began to spill their secrets six years ago.

Prosecutor Mike Ferrara had asked for a sentence of around 10 and no more than 16 years. He noted that the twins’ cooperation led to indictments of Guzman and 50 others, and they had reached out to federal agents while “at the very top” of one “of the most dangerous cartels on earth.”

The twins began cooperating with agents in 2008 and engaged cartel leaders for months, sometimes switching on recorders and shoving them in their pockets to gather evidence.

They continually faced the prospect of death, Ferrara said.

The brothers’ father, Margarito Flores Sr., is presumed to have paid for their cooperation

with his life. He was kidnapped in Mexico as word spread of his sons’ cooperation, according to government documents.

The 5-foot-4 twins initially put together a less-ambitious trafficking operation, but their trafficking careers soared after they left Chicago to live in Mexico around 2004. In mid-2005, they met with Guzman in his secret mountain compound to cut major drug deals, government filings said.

The brothers ran their operation from a Mexican ranch.

Their network stretched from its Chicago hub to New York, Detroit and Washington, D.C., and to Los Angeles and Vancouver, British Columbia.

Castillo pointed at the brothers’ success in the drug world, saying they displayed skilled that could have made them successful in legal careers.

“There are a lot of things you are, but stupid is not one of them,” he said. Source KMIR

you’d be leaving here with life sentences,” he said. He likened Americans’ sense of security to walls, telling the twins, “You devastated those walls, you knocked them down.”

Castillo did say the brothers would be looking over their shoulders the rest of their lives in prison and out - in fear that a cartel assassin was near.

“Even though I am not going to sentence you to life, you are leaving here with a life sentence,” he told them. “Each time you start your car (when you are out of prison), you are going to be wondering, is it going to start, or will it explode.”

The Flores twins, wearing olive-green clothes and with closely cropped haircuts, sat at a defense table, both of them tapping one foot nervously.

Just before the judge imposed a sentence, each walked to a podium separately to speak.

“I’m ashamed, I’m embarrassed, I’m regretful,” Margarito Flores said. “There is no excuse.”

Pedro’s voice appeared to break as he apologized.

“I wanted to thank the United AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo, File). FILE - In this Feb. 22, 2014, file photo, Joaquin “El States (and federal agents) ... for Chapo” Guzman, the head of Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel, is escorted to a helicopter in allowing the opportunity not to Mexico City following his capture overnight in the beach resort town of Mazatlan

Border Patrol Agents Seize $1 Million in Cocaine

By Desert Star Staff SALTON CITY, Calif.–Friday, El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Indio Station arrested two men suspected of drug smuggling at the Highway 86 checkpoint after discovering more than $1,000,000 worth of cocaine concealed in a commercial truck.

The incident occurred at approximately 2:45 p.m., when Border Patrol agents encountered the men driving a Ford commercial utility truck, as it approached the checkpoint.

A Border Patrol Canine Detection team alerted to the vehicle, and Border Patrol agents referred the driver to secondary for further investigation. Upon further inspection, agents discovered thirty-three packages of cocaine concealed in a non

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factory compartment located behind the cab of the truck.

The cocaine had a combined weight of approximately 79 pounds with an estimated street value of more than $1,027,000.

The men, both Mexican citizens, the vehicle, and narcotics were turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration for further processing.

The El Centro Sector’s Community Awareness Campaign is a simple and effective program to raise public awareness on the indicators of crime and other threats. We encourage public and private sector employees to remain vigilant and play a key role in keeping our country safe. Please report any suspicious activity to the Border Community Threat Hotline at 1-800-901-2003.

DESERT HOT SPRINGS

A Course in Miracles discussion and study group. Every Friday at 4 p.m. at 67735 Loma Vista Rd. For info 805-440-9149.

Elks Charity Bingo 2 Sessions every Tuesday: Doors open 4pm Each session $10 buy in. 64878 Pierson Blvd-open to public (760) 329-6444 Chili Cook off, Saturday, Feb. 28 from 12-3 p.m. at 14080 Palm Drive. For info 760-288-7878.

Spa Tour 2015 Features Jazz Under The Stars January 29th 7pm till 10pm at Hacienda Hot Springs Inn, 12885 Eliseo Road

CATHEDRAL CITY

Tour of Artists’ and Historic Homes on Sunday, Feb. 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cathedral City Cove. For info, go to AgnesPeltonSociety.com.

Writers Workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 4 12-1 p.m. RSVP 760-321-1548.

American Documentary Film Festival on Sunday, Feb. 8 from 4-6 p.m. RSVP 760-321-1548.

PALM DESERT

The Golf Center at Palm Desert and the First Tee of the Coachella Valley on Saturday, Jan. 31 from Noon- 4 p.m. and Ribbon Cutting and Short Program at 1 p.m. at 74-945 Sheryl Avenue. 760-779-1877.

Palm Springs CruiseIn Series from Saturday, Jan. 3- May 2 at 1 p.m. at 72780 Hwy 111. For info, go to lmspringscruisinassociation.com El Paseo After Dark from Friday, Jan. 2- May 1 at 4 p.m. at El Paseo. For more information, go to elpaseocruisenight.com.

Cruise Night on El Paseo from Friday, Jan. 2- May 1 at 3:15 p.m. at El Paseo.

For more information, go to elpaseocruisenight.com.

Art Walk the First Friday of each month, Nov. through May, 4-8 p.m.

LA QUINTA

Humana Challenge on Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Arnold Palmer Private Course Club House at PGA West. For more information, call 760564-3199.

Business-After-Dark Mixer on Wednesday, Jan.28 at 5:30 p.m. at 78430 Hwy. 111.

9th Annual Hot Rod & Custom Car Show on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 77-865 Avenida Montezuma.

Compiled by Clarissa Ayala January 28, 2015

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The Wisdom Of Age Is Tenderly Played Out On CV Rep Stage

By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic Watching the lives of two professional African-American centenarian sisters ages 101 and 103 unfold on stage, is like opening a time capsule and exploring its contents through culturally different eyes and time frames.

CV REP artistic director Ron Celona, who carefully selects his all-Equity productions for the season, has come up with another compelling and winning production in “Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters’ First Hundred Years”, written by Emily Mann.

It’s a tender oral history life story of the real-life Delaney sisters of Raleigh, North Carolina, who share their observations, experiences, anecdotes and memories of two lives fully lived in the time of Jim Crow law in the South; who then moved to the North, settling in New York City first in a vibrant Harlem and then into the white suburb of Mount Vernon.

It’s a remarkable journey and story. Director Ron Celona, selected two Los Angeles-based actresses: H. Chris. Brown to portray Dr. Bessie Delany, DDS, and Regina Randolph, to play Miss Sadie Delany, M.A. in Education. The sisters – who lived

their entire lives together (neither ever married) - were known to be, not only warm, intelligent, charming and independent but when required they could be down-right feisty as well. They were ladies that didn’t suffer fools easily.

The sisters were the daughters of a former slave who became the first African-American elected Bishop in the Episcopal Church in the United States. They were also civil rights pioneers but their stories were largely unknown until Amy Hill Hearth, a reporter for the New York Times, interviewed them for a feature story in 1991 about African-American life in the 1890’s. Both sisters eschewed the phrase “African-American”, preferring to use the description “people of color or negro” when describing themselves.

The play is a touching journey of revelation when it comes to the history of the estimated 45 million African-Americans now living in the United States.

Despite a long history of racism that’s been violent at times in America, the Delany sisters were always hopeful and optimistic about the America they love.

All their feelings, concerns, and wishes for their native America are warmly, truthfully, and lovingly performed by H. Chris Brown

Jay Leno at McCallum

Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Multi talented famous late-night TV Host, Jay Leno arrived at the McCallum Theatre on Jan, 24th to thrill the audience with his humor.

One of his talents is as a Standup Comedian. He started as a guest on the famed Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and became the host of that iconic show. The theatre was filled with the laughter of the audience at his jokes and one-liners.

Jay’s other talents are as Author of Children’s books, TV and Movie voiceover personality, corporate speaker, Car builder, Mechanic and enthusiastic collector of Vintage and rare cars and motorcycles. He is also known as one of the hardest workingmen in show business and still finds time to be a philanthropist. Jay recently retired as the host of the Tonight www.desertstarweekly.com

Show and relinquished the title of emcee to Jimmy Fallon.

Jay Leno has garnered many awards over his long career. He has received an Emmy, Peoples Choice Award, Harris Poll as the most Popular Star on TV, Hasty Pudding award among others and has a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Stars. Jay is busier now than ever entertaining both in the U.S. and our troops across other nations. His fan base is worldwide. Jay is committed with helping those less fortunate by performing benefit shows around the country.

The Alleycats, an accapella group of four men started the show singing hits from the 50s and 60s. They are a DooWop group that is celebrating their 28th year in show business. They love to sing the love songs from that era.

Photo by Sal Mistretta. and Regina Randolph.

Director Celona makes sure there is a safe and creative space for Brown and Randolph to work their magic. The rich and dense narrative script by playwright Mann covers both the ups and downs, hopes and dreams of the sisters’ remarkable life journey.

The on-stage chemistry, between Brown and Randolph, which is critical in a two-actor production,

is nicely achieved.

The technical team at CV REP is always first rate. The Set design by resident designer Jimmy Cuomo always amazes me how he can create so many open playing areas in such a small, finite space. Technical director and Lighting designer Eddie Cancel creatively abets designer Cuomo and director Celona’s personal vision.

Costume designer Aalsa Lee, sound designer Randy Hansen, and Stage Manager/Technical factotum Karen Goodwin, makes sure everyone is always ready and on their toes.

“Having Our Say” performs at CV REP Theatre in Rancho Mirage, through February 8, 2015. The curtain is 7:30 PM.

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