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“Climate Change?”

President Joe Biden has set a goal of eliminating pollution from fossil fuels in the power sector by 2035 and from the U.S. economy overall by 2050. (Adobe Stock)

Biden Moratorium on Oil Leases “Good Step”

By Desert Star Staff President Joe Biden has placed a freeze on new oil and gas leases on public lands and waters.

A North Dakota conservation group hopes

the moratorium will result in a formative evaluation of regulations, so future projects will have minimal impact on natural resources.

Biden’s action coincides with a host of orders

he’s signed to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions.

The administration cited “irresponsible leasing” and the effects on surrounding communities.

Scott Skokos, executive director of the Dakota Resource Council, said while it’s clear this is temporary

and existing projects aren’t affected, it’s a good step.

“It’s a good time to press the pause button from the previous administration, which kind of, in a lot of ways, pushed drilling on federal lands pretty quickly,” Skokos asserted.

But the moratorium has drawn sharp criticism

from the oil and gas industry and GOP lawmakers and governors from states with high energy production.

Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-ND, has called the plan “anti-American,” saying it will raise energy costs Continues on Page 3

Singer/Songwriter Dulcie Taylor Gets Rediscovered

By Desert Star Staff ARROYO GRANDE, CA – Mesa/Bluemoon Recordings announces a March 12 release date for Rediscovered, the new 6-song EP from singer/songwriter extraordinaire Dulcie Taylor.

Remastering (and sometimes new recording) on tracks during Dulcie’s 20-year career stint with the label brings to mind her musical journey.

A showcase for Dulcie Taylor’s exquisite vocals, Rediscovered is the followup to the critically-acclaimed Reimagined EP released last year, of which New Times writer Glenn Starkey wrote: “When Dulcie Taylor left the

East Coast for California, it was a gift to local Americana fans.

This gifted singer-songwriter fit right into the local music scene, playing all around the Central Coast, winning Best Songwriter in the New Times Music Awards twice. These previously released songs have been ‘remixed, remastered, with some rerecording,’ and the results are nothing short of astonishingly beautiful.”

Dulcie Taylor says in explaining the new disc’s genesis: “I find that whenever we’re recording, there are often different paths one can go down at different points Continues on Page 3

Biden Orders Put Climate Front and Center

New executive orders focus on combatting climate change, addressing environmental justice and creating green jobs. (AndriiKoval/Adobe Stock)

By Desert Star Staff President Joe Biden today is to sign a number of executive orders, directives and memoranda ramping up his administration’s focus on fighting climate change.

The actions include a ban

on new oil and gas drilling on federal land, a task force to create a governmentwide action plan to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, and new commissions focused on environmental justice and green job creation.

According to Rabbi Daniel Schwartz, executive director of the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life, the moves reflect an understanding that the climate, economic growth and environmental

harms to communities of color are all connected.

“There’s a recognition that you have to be thinking about climate not just in one particular place but across agencies,” he said, “and there’s a recognition of this crucial problem of environmental justice.”

The state’s Department of Environmental Protection has said Pennsylvania is getting warmer and rainier as a result of climate change, affecting agriculture and other industries. However, oil-and-gas producers and some landowners have said curtailing fossilfuel extraction will be harmful to the economy.

The president also is directing the federal government to conserve 30% of all federal land and water by the end of the decade, a move Schwartz said will contribute to both climate mitigation and environmental justice.

“By intelligently conserving large swaths of land,” he

said, “we can make our environment more stable, more resilient, and also benefit human communities that have been underserved.”

At least 50 countries have committed to a proposal to protect 30% of the earth’s surface by 2030 that was released by the United Nations in January 2020.

Environmental groups are concerned that regulatory processes can’t accomplish the large reductions in carbon emissions that are needed.

And Schwartz pointed out that executive orders easily can be overturned by a change in administrations.

“We have to move these to legislation and not just executive orders,” he said, “but the executive order is, at least, a good jump-start.”

Biden also is expected to restore an Obama-era memorandum, eliminated by the Trump administration, that makes climate change a national security priority.

Calif. Senior Advocates Press for Affordable Housing

and stakeholders to tackle the issue of affordability.

Rafi Nazarians, associate state director for AARP California, said the state can shore up support for affordable housing by reinvigorating the social compact between generations.

“It refers to an implicit agreement between generations, to share resources and support one another across phases of life,” Nazarians asserted.

The report found a strong perception that older adults oppose affordablehousing projects in their areas when they come up for local approval.

Many older Californians face unique challenges in finding affordable housing built to meet their AARP wants to reframe needs. (Seemann/Morguefile) the issue, hoping to increase

By Desert Star Staff support among its millions housing, and a group that California published a new SACRAMENTO, Calif. -advocates for older residents report on the need for housing. of members for projects that allow everyone in a California faces an enormous is looking for solutions.

It’s the result of months community to thrive. shortage of affordable This week, AARP spent convening experts

Nazarian’s noted the research shows red tape is another huge obstacle to getting new housing approved and built because it can take years to comply with a thicket of environmental, land-use and zoning regulations.

“The largest area of consensus was on the need for a much-simplified process, at all levels of government and at all junctures of development of affordable housing, in California,” Nazarians explained.

The demand for affordable housing specifically designed for older adults is likely to increase. Statistics show by 2030, one in three Californians will be over age 50, and 17% will be over age 65.

Disclosure: AARP California contributes to our fund for reporting on Health Issues and Senior Issues.

LGBTQ+ Groups Celebrate Reversal of Transgender Ban in the Military

By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif.

-- LGBTQ+ groups are celebrating President Joe Biden’s executive order reversing a Trumpera ban on transgender people in the military.

The ban took effect in April 2019 and prevented transgender people from enlisting, joining the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps or attending military academies.

Rick Chavez Zbur, executive director of Equality California, which sued to stop

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the ban, said the policy hurt individuals and the nation.

“It was also harmful to the country because it deprives our country of talent and really harms military readiness,” Zbur maintained.

Former President Donald Trump imposed the ban in July 2017, but it was tied up in litigation for two years until the Supreme Court allowed it to take effect. Trump argued the military should not have to pay for people to go through the transition.

Samuel Garrett-Pate,

communications director for Equality California, noted a 2016 study by the Rand Corporation found the costs of allowing transgender people to serve are negligible.

“It’s really sort of a red herring,” Garrett-Pate asserted. “The military covers the cost of health care for service members. Period.

Full stop. And transgender people shouldn’t be denied care any more than any other service member.”

A UCLA study estimated more than 15,000 transgender January 29, 2021

people were on active duty as of 2014. The order also requires the Department of Defense to correct the record of anyone dismissed for their gender identity.

Disclosure: Equality California contributes to our fund for reporting on Census, Health Issues, HIV/AIDS Prevention, LGBTQIA Issues.

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Whittier Trust Presents: The Clean House A Staged Reading

By Desert Star Staff Cathedral City, CA. Whittier Trust presents a staged reading of The Clean House on Thursday, January 28, 2021, at 7:00 pm Pacific Time.

The Clean House is whimsical, touching, and hilarious. The staged reading takes place in what author Sarah Ruhl describes as “metaphysical Connecticut,” in the home of a married couple who are both doctors.

They have hired a Brazilian housekeeper named Matilde, an aspiring comedian who’s more interested in coming up with the perfect joke than in house-cleaning. Lane, the lady of the house, has a peculiar sister named Virginia who greatly loves house-

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cleaning. She and Matilde quickly become close friends, and Virginia takes over the cleaning while Matilde works on her jokes. Trouble arises when Charles, Lane’s husband, reveals his love for his cancer patient named Anna. Ruhl’s enchanting play reminds us that there is laughter to be found in life’s messes.

Five actors have been assembled to perform this enchanting play, including Liana Arauz (Good Sex, Good Day, Better Half, Stealth) as Matilde; Elizabeth Swain (Charley’s Aunt, Sherlock Holmes, Macbeth) as Ana; Valerie Stanford (Boeing, The Full Monty, Wonder of the World) as Lane; Christopher Shaw (Fugue, Annabelle, Blackbird) as Charles; and Debra Cardona (Cat Call, Rent: Live, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) as Virginia.

Returning to CVRep’s virtual stage to direct this virtual performance is Joanne Gordon, who has directed various plays at CVRep. She is an award-winning

director whose accolades include five Drama-League Awards, a LA Critics Choice Award, and more. Production credits include: The City of Conversation (CVRep), Evita (The Western Stage), How I Learned to Drive (CVRep), The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?

(CVRep), and more.

Cast bios, photos and/or interviews are available upon

request. Contact the marketing department at CVRep, (760) 296-2966, extension 114.

To continue CVRep’s mission of providing educational, entertaining and thought-provoking presentations, CVRep offers Theatre Thursdays, a weekly, virtual entertaining and learning opportunity. All presentations are offered via Zoom to observe

social distancing guidelines.

Coachella Valley Repertory (CVRep) is an equity theater company, designated a Small Professional Theatre under the Actors’ Equity Association.

CVRep is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to provide thought-provoking theatre of substance.

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Singer/Songwriter Dulcie Taylor Gets Rediscovered Continued from Page 1 in the process. You may like all the paths, but mostly you just choose one. It was so much fun (always a good thing) to revisit these tracks and make some new moves with the spirit of the songs in mind. And it’s like time travel – when we’d bring up a track, it put me right back in the studio where the song was cut with the musicians who played on it. It’s very inspiring to create fresh ideas.”

Dulcie Taylor, who had a hand in producing some of the tracks with long-time collaborator George Nauful, once again cuts straight to the heart of the matter – be it about love, loss, or the shameful treatment of our planet. If you loved Dulcie before, you’d love her now. She is singularly focused. Her words, so carefully chosen, leave nothing on the table. The music found here – sometimes dreamy, often driving – is the perfect vehicle for her message. And her music has resonated across all demos: Dulcie Taylor’s

videos have garnered over 2.8 million views on her YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube. com/user/DulcieTaylorMusic.

Notes from Dulcie Taylor and George Nauful about the tracks on Rediscovered: 1. “Woman I Used to Be” – This song was initially recorded in March 2004, on Dulcie’s Mirrors and Windows album and is one of Dulcie’s most popular songs among her fans. The singer is singing to herself, asking help for finding the “Woman I Use to Be” – “the one who always forgave so easily.”

2. “Watch Me Hurt” – This track is from the Better Part of Me album released in 2018. The singer has realized that the pain in what she thought was a grand love affair was intentionally inflicted – “I know you broke my heart on purpose/You needed to watch me hurt.”

3. “Love Like Yours and Mine” – This was recorded originally on Dulcie’s Wind Over Stone album in 2014. Dulcie says this is “the sweetest song I’ve ever written.” - “When I am old darling/And dreaming

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activity lose momentum.

“That’s our hope, and if and eliminate opportunities they don’t do that, we’ll hold for good-paying jobs. them accountable,” Skokos Skokos added it’s essential stated. “If they do, do that, for the Biden administration we’ll be supportive.” to follow-up on these orders Beyond existing projects and not let the flurry of being exempt, the moratorium January 29, 2021

back through time/I’ll still thank God for giving me/A love like yours and mine.”

4. “First Kiss” – Is from the Free of This Sorrow album in 2012. A look back at a fabulous love affair - “You had all of my heart, from the first kiss.”

5. “Maybe” – This is also from the Mirrors and Windows album in 2004.

Some love affairs are totally worth it, even if they don’t work out to be forever.

6. “Better Part of Me” – The title track from the Better Part of Me album. Every day, with help from her loved one, the singer will be “looking for the better part of me.”

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also does not apply to tribal lands. But last week, Biden revoked the presidential permit for the Keystone XL oil pipeline, which saw heavy opposition from South Dakota tribal leaders.

Biden is under pressure

to take similar action against the Dakota Access pipeline.

Disclosure: Dakota Resource Council contributes to our fund for reporting on Climate Change/Air Quality, Energy Policy, Environment, and Rural/Farming.

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How to Stay Safe During Your Remodel Amid COVID-19

By Desert Star Staff Many homeowners still find themselves stuck at home due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. With all the extra time spent indoors, some homeowners are re-evaluating the space they occupy and turning to remodelers to help them safely and effectively complete home improvement projects.

However, the pandemic has changed the way homeowners and remodelers communicate even before stepping foot on site. Doing as much pre-service consultation as possible over the phone, by video meeting or through email is recommended.

“I’ll have customers take pictures and have them forward me that information to pre-qualify them and see if we’re a fit before I actually go on site,” said Andy Apter, president of Apter Remodeling/Craftsman. “In today’s environment, people are enthusiastic to provide those photographs. If they want to take the next step then I meet them in person.”

Like any remodeling project, communication between the homeowner

and service provider is key.

“Communicate any concerns you may have,” Apter said. “I can’t address concerns if homeowners don’t open up.”

Despite concerns over health and safety, members of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) like Apter are equipped to get the job done safely and ethically.

Members pledge to adhere to a strict code of ethics that observes the highest standards of honesty, integrity and responsibility. One code is taking appropriate action to preserve the health and safety of employees, trade contractors and clients.

Once on site, the remodelers adhere to all safety protocols when entering a home. As with any remodel, portable restrooms are brought on site for the remodeling team. The team also masks up before entering any household.

Apter takes it a step further by designating entrance and exit paths for his team to maintain social distancing.

Homeowners can also do their part to maintain a safe work environment for the remodeling team. If you’re

Photo courtesy of Getty Images working from home, try to set up your workstation in an area other than the one undergoing renovations. It is also important to limit interactions with the remodeling team. In instances where communication is necessary, homeowners should always wear a mask and remain at least two arm lengths away from the contractor.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

recommends maximizing ventilation in the household while service providers are on site, such as opening a window or turning on the air conditioner. The CDC also recommends using touchless payment options or paying over the phone, if possible. After any visit, remember to clean and disinfect any surfaces the remodeling team may have come in contact with.

Despite the precautions both homeowners and the remodeling team take, the timeline and budget of your remodeling project doesn’t have to be affected. Apter said COVID-19 safety measures have not delayed any of his projects.

If you’re ready to start your home improvement project in 2021, visit remodelingdoneright. com. Family Features

Modernism Week to Offer New Online Auction During Modernism Week

By Desert Star Staff PALM SPRINGS, CA – Modernism Week announced that it will offer an exciting online auction of rare and distinctive items, along with exciting experiences during the Modernism Week Online Experience. The online bidding event, called the ‘Best of Modernism’ Auction, will run from February 1 – 15 and feature unique architectural experiences and specialty items not typically available to the public. Bids will be accepted in the first two weeks of February, and the winners will be announced after the bidding concludes.

The ‘Best of Modernism’ Auction will occur at modernismweek.com starting February 1 at 12 p.m. PST. The ‘Best of Modernism’ will feature nearly 50 unique items, including overnight stays at the Historic Willows Inn, the exclusive Smoke Tree Ranch, and the Lautner Compound, a sunset tour and cocktail party at the Palm Spring Art Museum’s Frey House II (the former residence of Albert Frey, generally not open to the public), a private helicopter tour of Palm Springs, several stunning Julius Shulman photographs, a recently exhibited painting

by Leo. Marmol of Marmol Radziner, and much more.

“The ‘Best of Modernism’ auction is a new event for us, and we are very excited

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about it,” said Mark Davis, Modernism Week Board Treasurer and the producer of the online auction. “When we first conceived of it, we reached out to our extensive lists of contacts and past lecturers who have presented at MW and asked if they might offer something for the auction that related to midcentury modern architecture, design and culture or offer interesting and compelling experiences. We were grateful for the generosity of our partners and friends and have accumulated a very desirable list of auction items, including tours, overnight stays at architecturally significant properties, art, and much more.”

Here are some highlighted items that will be featured in the auction: • Eight signed and certified Julius Shulman photographs • Modernism Week New Canaan (Connecticut) Modern Tour • Two nights at the Historic Willows Inn with breakfast, afternoon wine reception and a private Tour of Palm Springs with Michael Stern • Palm Springs Experience in a deluxe onebedroom cottage at the historic and exclusive Smoke Tree Ranch for two guests, with dinner each night at The Ranch

House, a Horseback Ride and a Private Tour of Palm Springs • Frey House II Experience: A private tour for six of the acclaimed Frey House II, rarely open to the public, followed by an onsite sunset cocktail reception • Private helicopter tour over Palm Springs, with a guide and a landing in the mountains for a catered picnic • General Motors Heritage Center and GM Technical Center private tour for six, including a meeting with GM’s Vice President of Global Design • Framed 2011 SHAG Kaufmann House Numbered Print “The Refill” • Two nights at the Lautner Compound, with private chef-created dinner and meet and greet with artist Danny Heller, including a signed work of Heller’s art • Slim Aarons’ famous

1970 “Poolside Gossip” large 57.5” x 40.5” framed print, signed by Nelda Links, the chic woman in yellow seen in the photo • Limited edition signed sketch by architect Moshe Safdie and signed copy of his new book created for his Changi Jewel project in Singapore • Recently exhibited painting by architect Leo Marmol of Marmol Radziner • Estate signed, Limited Edition Ezra Stoller 1958 photograph of the Seagrams Building in New York City, including a signed copy of Ezra Stoller by Pierluigi Serraino • A one-week stay in a Donald Wexler-designed residence, centrally located in the Las Palmas neighborhood in Palm Springs, with a private pool and spa • A private studio tour for six people with artist Phillip

K. Smith III, followed by a wine tasting and reception • Three photographs by Janna Ireland from her book Regarding Paul R. Williams, a special edition printed exclusively for Modernism Week; includes a signed book with each photograph • A Denver Modernist Experience: Two-night stay at the exclusive Daniel Libeskind designed Museum Residences, across the street from the Libeskind designed extension of the Denver Art Museum, with one-year membership, Tour of Denver Art Museum with a museum curator, signed copy of Libeskind’s recent book and a selection of Design Onscreen architectural and design DVDs Tickets for these events will be available for purchase starting February 1 at modernismweek.com.

Source: Bob Bogard

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Rights Advocates See New Hope for Equality Act

In 29 states, LGBTQ people can still be evicted, denied healthcare, or turned away from businesses because of their sexual orientation. (Yakobchuk Olena/Adobe Stock)

By Desert Star Staff A new report suggests a bill often promoted as expanding rights for LGBTQ people could benefit a broad spectrum of racial and religious minorities as well.

The Equality Act passed

in the U.S. House in 2019 with broad bipartisan support but never came up for a Senate vote.

Civil rights advocates hope this year, it could become law. The bill would add new, comprehensive

federal protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

Naomi Goldberg, deputy director and LGBTQ Program Director at the Movement Advancement Project, said it would expand existing

federal laws that leave many people vulnerable to discrimination based on various other factors.

“Right now, for example, retail stores are actually not covered under federal law and publicaccommodations protections for people of color or people of faith, or immigrants,” Goldberg observed.

Opponents of the bill have said it would infringe on the religious freedom of those who feel that homosexuality, samesex marriage or transgender identities violate their beliefs.

But Goldberg pointed out that 21 states, including New York, already have LGBT rights laws on the books, so someone can lose civil-rights protections by merely crossing a state line. The Equality Act would change that.

“It would put into place consistent and explicit protections into federal law that would, in many ways, serve as an umbrella over all 50 states,

D.C. and the territories,” Goldberg explained.

She added under a U.S. Supreme Court ruling issued last June, federal law already protects against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in employment.

Goldberg emphasized the bill would make antidiscrimination protections consistent across the board.

She pointed to a 2020 survey

by Sephora, which found 40% of shoppers had experienced discrimination based on their race or skin color.

“I think that really underscores the challenges of access in places of public accommodation aren’t just for LGBTQ people, but this is really a broad problem and needs a federal solution,” Goldberg contended.

The bill has yet to be reintroduced in the House this year, but Goldberg hopes with Senate leadership changes, it will get a hearing and a vote there, as well.

Turn snitch and get rich: Texas teen gives his own dad in to the FBI

By Desert Star Staff A Texas teenager has turned his father in to the FBI for taking part in the Capitol Hill riot and pocketed tens of thousands of dollars from liberal admirers in the process.

When Jackson Reffitt’s father returned to the family home in Wylie, Texas, after the pro-Trump riot on Capitol Hill earlier this month, Jackson claimed that he warned his son to keep his mouth shut.

“If you turn me in, you’re a traitor,” he reportedly said.

“And you know what happens to traitors. Traitors get shot.”

However, Jackson had already reported the 48-yearold Guy Reffitt to the FBI, telling agents he thought his father was planning “something big” during the certification of election results at the CapitolCapitol, per a New York Times article on Sunday. After the riot, Reffitt was identified in video footage from the CapitolCapitol, tracked down in Texas, and arrested, according to a sworn affidavit by an FBI agent.

Guy Reffitt was charged with obstruction of justice and of knowingly entering a restricted building, though he claims he never actually entered the CapitolCapitol.

Jackson Reffitt left his family home and has since become something of a celebrity.

Turning in, his father landed Reffitt interviews with CNN, Fox and the New York Times, with the CNN interview the first his family heard about his contact with the FBI. “My mom and my sisters are absolutely ruined about www.desertstarweekly.com

the news from what I did,” Reffitt tweeted on Saturday.

Apparently encouraged by his supporters, Reffitt set up a crowdfunding campaign, and after raising the donation limit several times, it has netted just under $87,000 in less than three days. This amount has paid for his university tuition, repaired his car, and purchased his dental insurance, Reffitt wrote on GoFundMe. Praise has poured in from liberals, who applauded Reffitt’s “bravery” in snitching on his own father.

However, turning his father over to law enforcement was a step too far for some commenters.

Jackson isn’t the only child to rat out his family members following the Capitol Hill debacle. One 18-year-old outed her mother, aunt and uncle after seeing them in a photo taken at the CapitolCapitol. Another cut ties with her father and tipped off law enforcement when she saw him at the riot. Both girls were treated to profiles in the media and drew the same storm of liberal praise and conservative backlash.

According to the BBC, more than 100 people have been arrested in connection with the riot, while the FBI has opened more than 200 case files. Among the charges leveled against the rioters are “significant felony cases tied to sedition and conspiracy,” United States Attorney for the District of Columbia Michael Sherwin told reporters earlier this month.

As the legal system grinds on, Democrat lawmakers have proposed tough new domestic terror

legislation. In contrast, liberal pundits have spoken openly about “deprogramming” former President Donald

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City of Desert Hot Springs NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider Two Bunch Palms Specific Plan Amendment No. 20-3 (“Amendment”). The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday, February 09, 2021 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: Video Conference CASE(S): Two Bunch Palms Specific Plan Amendment No. SP-20-3 and Environmental Impact Report Addendum ENV-20-5 LOCATION: The project is located, on the southeast corner of Verbena Drive and Hacienda Avenue within the Two Bunch Palms SP (Specific Plan) Zone. APNs 642-150-001 & 642-150-002

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tion for the Project. Pursuant to Section 15162(a) of the CEQA regulations, once an MND has been adopted for a project, no subsequent environmental review needs to be completed unless there are substantial changes in the project that warrant additional review. The Planning Commission only needs to make a finding that the request for the One-Year Time Extension is consistent with the original MND, and no further analysis is required.

No significant changes are proposed as a part of the proposed extension of time. On February 9th, 2021, the Planning Commission, at the public hearing or during deliberation, may approve, deny, or propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of the public record.

If this matter should at some future date go to court, court testimony may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 11999 Palm Drive, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM). QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: Contact Person: Daniel McVey Mailing Address: Mailing Address: Community Development Department 11999 Palm Drive Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 251 Email: dmcvey@cityofdhs.org Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs.org.

Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility. Publish January 29, 2021 DSW21-5023 City of Desert Hot Springs NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider: 1) Mitigated Negative Declaration Environmental No. 20-6, 2) Development Permit No. 20-16, and 3) Conditional Use Permit No. 20-05, The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday, February 9th, 2021 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: Video Conference CASE(S): Mitigated Negative Declaration Environmental No. 20-6, Development Permit No. 20-16, Conditional Use Permit No. 20-05.LOCATION: The project site is located east of Little Morongo Road and north of 15th Avenue within the I-L (Light Industrial) District APN 665-070-006.

APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Resco DHS on behalf of Mr. Ronald E. Soderling. PROPOSAL: The applicant has filed an application to amend the Two Bunch Palms Specific Plan. The Two Bunch Palms Specific Plan Amendment proposes to modify the current Specific Plan to allow for the development of a Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park. The Amendment would accommodate up to 57 RV spaces, a 2,400 square foot office, a 760 sq. ft. laundry building, a 1500 sq. ft. clubhouse, a pool area, and two (2) 878 square foot pickleball courts. The Planning Commission will consider for recommendation to City Council 1) an Ordinance to adopt the zoning and development standards of the Amendment, and 2) a Resolution to adopt the Amendment. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: an addendum to the previously Certified Environmental Impact Report has been prepared to address the changes proposed by the project. The proposed changes do not rise to the level of preparing a subsequent environmental. The Addendum determined that the project will not result in significant effects on the environment which haven’t already been examined and addressed through appropriate mitigation measures in the previously Certified Environmental Impact Report. A more detailed explanation of the Addendum, pursuant to Section 15164 (d) of the CEQA Guidelines, has been prepared for review by the Planning Commissions and eventually the City Council. On February 09, 2021, the Planning Commission, at the public hearing or during deliberation, may recommend to City Council to approve, deny, or propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY be heard and/or submit prior and during the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of the public record. If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing. Notice Regarding COVID-19 and Public Participation at Planning Commission Meetings Pursuant to California Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders N-25-20 issued on March 4, 2020 and N-29-20 issued on March 18, 2020, the City Council regular meeting will be conducted remotely through Zoom and broadcast live on the City’s YouTube channel.

Access to the zoom meeting will be available with the published agenda. Pursuant to the Executive Orders, and to ensure the health and safety of the public by limiting human contact that could spread the COVID-19 virus, the Carl May Center/Council Chamber will not be open for the meeting. The City Council and Staff will be participating remotely and will not be physically present in the Council Chamber. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review by appointment at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 11-999 Palm Drive, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM).QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: Contact Person: Patricia Villagomez Mailing Address: Community Development Department 11999 Palm Drive Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 243 Email: pvillagomez@cityofdhs. org Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs.org.

Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility. Publish January 29, 2021 DSW20-5024 City of Desert Hot Springs NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider the request for a one-year time extension for Conditional Use Permit No. 18-16. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday, February 9, 2021 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: Video Conference CASE(S): Time Extension 20-24 requesting a one-year time extension for Conditional Use Permit No. 18-16. LOCATION: The project site is located east of Cabot Road and south of Two Bunch Palms Trail in the I-L (Light Industrial Zone) APN: 665-030-066.

APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: G. Guild Inc.PROPOSAL: The proposal includes the development of a 3,992 square foot cannabis facility with parking and other improvements. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section Number 15072 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), to notify all interested parties that the City of Desert Hot Springs has prepared a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project described herein. This Initial Study was undertaken for the purpose of deciding whether the project may have a significant effect on the environment. On the basis of the Initial Study, City Staff has concluded that the project will have a significant effect on the environment, but that mitigation measures imposed will reduce impacts to less than significant levels and has there¬fore prepared a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration. This Initial Study reflects the independent judgement of the City. The site is not known to be on the Hazardous Waste list complied pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 On February 9th, 2021, the Planning Commission, at the public hearing or during deliberation, may approve, deny, or propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination.

Availability of Environmental Documents: A copy of the Draft Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration and related documents are available for review at the Community Development Department at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 11-999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, California 92240 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and posted on the City’s website www. cityofdhs.org INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of the public record.

The public comment period on the environmental documents will begin on January 08, 2021, and end on January 28, 2021 at 5.P.M Pacific Standard Time.

If this matter should at some future date go to court, court testimony may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing.

Notice Regarding COVID-19 and Public Participation at Planning Commission Meetings Pursuant to California Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders N-25-20 issued on March 4, 2020 and N-29-20 issued on March 18, 2020, the City Council regular meeting will be conducted remotely through Zoom and broadcast live on the City’s YouTube channel.

Access to the zoom meeting will be available with the published agenda. Pursuant to the Executive Orders, and to ensure the health and safety of the public by limiting human contact that could spread the COVID-19 virus, the Carl May Center/Council Chamber will not be open for the meeting. The City Council and Staff will be participating remotely and will not be physically present in the Council Chamber. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review by appointment at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 11-999 Palm Drive, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM). QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: Contact Person: Patricia M. Villagomez Mailing Address: Community Development Department 11999 Palm Drive Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 243 Email: pvillagomez@cityofdhs. org Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs.org.

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APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Joanna Chien PROPOSAL: Consideration of a one-year time extension for Conditional Use Permit No. 18-16 for the development of one 36,000 sq. ft. cannabis cultivation facility on 6.29-acres. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: On February 21, 2017 the City Council adopted the Mitigated Negative Declara-

City of Desert Hot Springs NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider the request for a one -year extension of time for Conditional Use Permit No 38-17. The Public Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday, February 9th, 2021 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: Video Conference CASE(S): Time Extension 21-1 requesting a one-year time extension for Conditional Use Permit No. 38-17.LOCATION: The project is located on the east side of Cabot Road, approximately 300 feet south of Two Bunch Palms Trail in the I-L (Light Industrial Zone) APN: 665-030-025. APPLICANT/ REPRESENTATIVE: Andrey Shmykov PROPOSAL: Consideration of a one-year time extension for Conditional Use Permit No. 38-17 for the development of one 33,200 sq. ft. cannabis cultivation facility on a 1.26-acre parcel. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: On February 13th, 2018 the Planning Commission approved the project and in doing so adopted the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project. Pursuant to Section 15162(a) of the CEQA regulations, once an MND has been adopted for

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on December 12, 2017. Desert Highlanders LLC is requesting to modify the existing Conditional Use Permit No. 21-17 to allow (2) Metal-SIP Architectural Solar roof structures, each 5500 square feet to be located on Lot 2/Pad 2 within Desert Highlanders Center. These structures will be in place of the already approved structure of 21,482 square feet on Lot 2/Pad 2. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: On September 19, 2017, The City Council approved the Desert Highlanders cultivation project and in doing so certified the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project. Pursuant to Section 15162(a) of the CEQA regulations, once an MND has been certified for a project, no subsequent environmental review needs to be completed unless there are substantial changes in the project that warrant additional review.

The planning commission only needs to make a finding that the request for an amendment is consistent with the original MND, and no further analysis is required. No significant changes are proposed as a part of the proposed interim site plan. On February 9th, 2021, the Planning Commission, at the public hearing or during deliberation, may approve, deny, or propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s).

Written comments will be made a part of the public record. If this matter should at some future date go to court, court testimony may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 11999 Palm Drive, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM). QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: Contact Person: Daniel McVey Mailing Address: Community Development Department 11999 Palm Drive Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 251 Email: dmcvey@ cityofdhs.org. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs. org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility.

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a project, no subsequent environmental review needs to be completed unless there are substantial changes in the project that warrant additional review.

The Planning Commission only needs to make a finding that the request(s) for the One-Year Extension of Time is consistent with the original MND, and no further analysis is required. No significant changes are proposed as a part of the proposed extension(s) of time. On February 9th, 2021, the Planning Commission, at the public hearing or during deliberation, may approve, deny, or propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of the public record.

If this matter should at some future date go to court, court testimony may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing.

QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project: : Contact Person: Daniel McVey Mailing Address: Community Development Department 11999 Palm Drive Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240.

Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 251 Email: dmcvey@cityofdhs.org. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE to make reasonable accommodations to ensure ac- OF: GERALD CAPIZZI AKA GERALD A. CAPIZZI cessibility. Publish January 29, 2021. DSW21-5021 CASE NO. PRIN2100036 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who City of Desert Hot Springs NOTICE OF PUBLIC may otherwise be interested in the Non-Domicillary HEARING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINA- WILL or estate, or both of GERALD CAPIZZI AKA TION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Plan- GERALD A. CAPIZZI.. A PETITION FOR PROBATE ning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to has been filed by MICHAEL CAPIZZI in the Superior consider the request for a one-year time extension Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE for Conditional Use Permit No. 09-15. The Public PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MICHAEL Hearing will be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday, CAPIZZI be appointed as personal representative to February 9, 2021 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETIthereafter as the matter may be heard) LOCATION: TION requests the decedent’s Non-Domicillary WILL Video Conference CASE(S): Time Extension 20-25 and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The requesting a one-year time extension for Conditional Non-Domicillary WILL and any codicils are available Use Permit No. 09-15. LOCATION: The project site for examination in the file kept by the court. THE is located east of Cabot Road and south of Two PETITION requests authority to administer the estate Bunch Palms Trail in the I-L (Light Industrial Zone) under the Independent Administration of Estates APN: 665-030-066.

Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 03/29/21 at 8:45AM in Dept. PS3 located at 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Notice of Telephonic Hearing.

Department PS3: The courthouse is temporarily closed. This hearing must be attended by telephone: Call 1-213-306-3065 and enter meeting number: 286482510, or Visit https://riversidecourts.webex. com/meet/ljcdept3webex, type in your name and join meeting. It is important to call in promptly.

APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Joanna Chien click there may be a delay before you are PROPOSAL: Consideration of a one-year time Otherwise, to speak during the hearing. IF YOU OBJECT extension for Conditional Use Permit No. 09-15 able to the granting the petition, you should appear at for the development of one 36,000 sq. ft. cannabis the hearing andofstate your objections or file written cultivation facility on 6.29-acres. ENVIRONMENTAL objections with the court before the hearing. Your DETERMINATION: On February 21, 2017 the City appearance may be in person by your attorney.

Council adopted the Mitigated Negative Declara- IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or aor contingent creditor tion for the Project. Pursuant to Section 15162(a) of the decedent, you must file your with the of the CEQA regulations, once an MND has been court and mail a copy to the personal claim representative adopted for a project, no subsequent environmental appointed by the court within the later of either (1) review needs to be completed unless there are four months from the date of first issuance of letters substantial changes in the project that warrant to a general personal representative, as defined in additional review. The Planning Commission only section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) needs to make a finding that the request for the 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery One-Year Time Extension is consistent with the to you of a notice under section 9052 of the Calioriginal MND, and no further analysis is required. fornia Probate Code. Other California statutes and No significant changes are proposed as a part of the legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. proposed extension of time. On February 9th, 2021, You may want to consult with an attorney knowlthe Planning Commission, at the public hearing or edgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the during deliberation, may approve, deny, or propose file kept by the court. If you are a person interested changes to the project or to the environmental in the estate, you may file with the court a Request determination. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY ap- for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an pear and be heard, or written comments may be inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written petition or account as provided in Probate Code comments will be made a part of the public record. section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is If this matter should at some future date go to court, available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner court testimony may be limited to only those issues THOMAS GRAY - SBN 121629 THOMAS GRAY, raised at the public hearing described in this notice, ESQ. 101 E. LINCOLN AVE. SUITE 222 ANAHEIM or in written correspondence delivered to the City of CA 92805 BSC 219323 1/22, 1/27, 1/29/21 CNSDesert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hear- 3433371# DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW21-5014 ing. All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review at the City of Desert AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEHot Springs City Hall, 11999 Palm Drive, during MENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOregular business hours (Monday through Thursday, ING BUSINESS AS CHAPARRITOS GRILL, 77-682 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM). QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES COUNTRY CLUB DR STE H, PALM SPRINGS, CA regarding this matter or to review information for the 92211. Riverside County. Full name of registrant above-described project: : Contact Person: Daniel CORAL MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION INC., 44-100 McVey Mailing Address: Community Development MONTEREY AVE, SUITE H, PALM DESERT, CA Department 11999 Palm Drive Desert Hot Springs, 92260/CA. Business is conducted by CORPORCA 92240. Phone: (760) 329-6411, Ext. 251 TION. Registrant has yet to transact business Email: dmcvey@cityofdhs.org. Americans under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the I declare that all the information in this statement is Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, assistance to participate in this meeting, please information which he or she knows to be false, is contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or guilty of a crime) Signed JOSHUA AARON GROSSvia email at jsoriano@cityofdhs.org. Notification at MAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. This statement was least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County enable the City to make reasonable accommoda- on 10/27/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County tions to ensure accessibility. Publish January 29, Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202010908. NOTICE — 2021. DSW21-5020 THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS City of Desert Hot Springs NOTICE OF PUBLIC EXPIRES IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. HEARING AND ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINA- FILED A NEW FICTITIOUS NAME STATETION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Plan- MENT MUST BE FILEDBUSINESS BEFORE THAT TIME. THE ning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES ITSELF consider the request for approval of Conditional AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATENOT OF A FICTIUse Permit No. 20-21. The Public Hearing will TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION THE be held as follows: DATE: Tuesday, February 9, RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL,OF STATE 2021 TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. matter may be heard). LOCATION: Video Confer- SEQ., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). ence CASE(S): Conditional Use Permit No. 20-21. Publish October 30, November 6, 13, 20. 2020, LOCATION: The project is located on the south side January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 2021 DSW20-5174 of Palomar Lane (unimproved) approximately 1300 feet east of Little Morongo Road in the I-L (Light FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE Industrial) zone. (APN’s: 665-050-010, -012, -013 FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIand 665-070-001).

NESS AS: DEADMAN SELLING AND TRADING, 5750 DIVISION ST, UNIT 100, RIVERSIDE, CA 92506. Riverside County. 14524 JUSTIN PL, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92553. Full name of registrant: ALVIN JOSUE ALEMAN-AMAYA, 14524 JUSTIN PL, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92553. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed: ALVIN JOSUE ALEMAN-AMAYA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on December 22, 2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202013153. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: Nickolas Marotta/ OF NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED Desert Highlanders LLC PROPOSAL: Desert High- BUSINESS BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATElanders Center is a gated state licensed cannabis MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN cultivation business park that was approved by City THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Council on September 19, 2017 through Conditional IN VIOLATION OF RIGHTS OF ANOTHER Use Permit No. 21-17. It was amended to allow an UNDER FEDERAL,THE STATE OR COMMON LAW interim site plan for indoor cultivation of cannabis (SEE SECTION 14411, SEQ., BUSINESSAND which was approved by the Planning Commission PROFESSIONS CODE). ET. January 22, 29, February

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5,12, 2021 DSW20-5016 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: COUNTRY VIEW HOUSE FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFICIARIES, 66634 CAHUILLA AVENUE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: CVH CO., LLC, 66634 CAHUILLA AVENUE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240/CA. Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILTY COMPANY. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed: CAMELITA R GREGORIO, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 11, 2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202100456. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). January 15, 22, 29, February 5, 2021 DSW20-5012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS MS SUPPLY COMPANY, 13535 BRYSON AVE., EASTVALE, CA 92880. Riverside County.

Full name of registrant MARK STEVE SESSIONS, 13535 BRYSON AVE., EASTVALE, CA 92880.

Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 02/2014.

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 MARK STEVE SESSIONS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/14/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202012796. 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., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish January 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021 DSW21-5010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS ASIL TRANSPORTATION, 139 TAMARISK RD APT 2, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262.

Riverside County; 139 TAMARISK RD APT 2, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Full name of registrant MOHAMMAD- -MAQSOOD, 139 TAMARISK RD APT2, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Business is conducted

by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 08/15/2020. 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 MOHAMMAD- -MOQSOOD. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/31/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202013494. 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., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE).

Publish January 8, 15, 22, 29, 2021 DSW21-5008 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN Order No: 05938817 TS No: S19-03043 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT AND CLAIM OF LIEN, DATED 04/25/2019. 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. NOTICE is hereby given that Witkin & Neal, Inc., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to that certain Notice of Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien (hereinafter referred to as “Lien”), recorded on 04/30/2019 as instrument number 2019-0147101, in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, California, and further pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded on 6/28/2019 as instrument number 2019-0235562 in said county and further pursuant to California Civil Code Section 5675 et seq. and those certain Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions recorded on 8/29/2007 as instrument number 2007-0552378, WILL SELL on 02/25/2021, 09:00AM, At the front entrance of the former Corona Police Department at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 at public auction to the highest bidder for lawful money of the United States payable at the time of sale, all right, title and interest in the property situated in said county as more fully described in the above-referenced Lien. The purported owner(s) of said property is (are): Key West Financial & Investments Inc.. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property is purported to be: 46 Joya Drive, PALM DESERT, CA 92260, APN 622-221-056. The undersigned trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 this Notice of Sale is: $21,937.67. The opening bid at the foreclosure sale may be more or less than this estimate. In addition to cash, trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn on a state or federal credit union or a check drawn on a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. If tender other than cash is accepted, the trustee may withhold issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. In its sole discretion, the seller (foreclosing party) reserves the right to withdraw the property from sale after the opening credit bid is announced but before the sale is completed. The opening bid is placed on behalf of the seller. Said sale shall be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Lien, advances thereunder, with interest as provided in the Declaration or by law plus the fees, charges and expenses of the trustee. THIS PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD IN AN “AS-IS” CONDITION. If you have previously received a discharge in bankruptcy, you may have been released from personal liability for this debt in which case this notice is intended to exercise the secured party’s rights against the real property only. 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

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one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: 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 this 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 Website: www.nationwideposting.com using the file number assigned to this case: S19-03043.

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 Website.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase.

First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916) 939-0772 or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com using the file number assigned to this case S19-03043 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the sale shall be subject to the following as provided in California Civil Code Section 5715: “A non judicial foreclosure sale by an association to collect upon a debt for delinquent assessments shall be subject to a right of redemption. The redemption period within which the separate interest may be redeemed from a foreclosure sale under this paragraph ends 90 days after the sale.” Dated: 01/05/2021 Witkin & Neal, Inc. as said Trustee 5805 SEPULVEDA BLVD., SUITE 670 SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91411 (818) 845-8808 By: Susan Paquette, Trustee Sales Officer THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0372792 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 01/29/2021, 02/05/2021, 02/12/2021.

DSW21-5018 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 20-00169-2 Loan No: ***7427/Grillo APN 656-031092 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will not be recorded pursuant to CA Civil Code Section2923.3(a).

It will be mailed to the Trustor(s) and/or vested

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owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED APRIL 2, 2018. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On February 5, 2021, at 09:00 AM, in front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, as the duly appointed Trustee (the “Trustee”), under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on April 3, 2018, as Instrument No. 20180126727 of official records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, CA, executed by: Nancy A Grillo, a Single Woman and Salvatore F Grillo, a Single Man as Joint Tenants, as Trustor (the “Trustor”), in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. MERS as nominee for FirstBank, as Beneficiary, and any modifications thereto are collectively referred to herein from time to time as the “Deed of Trust”, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: A CONDOMINIUM COMPRISED OF: AN UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN AND TO THE FOLLOWING PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE RECORDED OCTOBER 23, 1986 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 1986-265128 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, TO WIT: PARCEL 1: AN UNDIVIDED 1/191ST INTEREST IN THE NORTH 660 FEET OF THE WEST 660 FEET OF THE EAST 1980 FEET OF GOVERNMENT LOT 1 IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND THE NORTH 660 FEET OF THE EAST 1320 FEET OF GOVERNMENT LOT 1 IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST, S.B.M., ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF. EXCEPTING UNTO THE GRANTORS HEREIN ALL MINERAL, OIL AND GAS BELOW 500 FEET WITHOUT RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY EXCEPT AS SUCH RIGHTS AS MAY HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY RESERVED OF RECORD. ALSO EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING: (A) UNITS 1 TO 191, INCLUSIVE AS SHOWN IN CONDOMINIUM PLAN RECORDED NOVEMBER 20,1986 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 1986295713 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. (B) THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE AND POSSESSION OF ALL THOSE AREAS DESIGNATED AS “EXCLUSIVE USE AREAS” AS DEFINED IN THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN HEREINABOVE REFERRED TO. PARCEL 2: UNIT 188 AS SHOWN ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN HEREINABOVE REFERRED TO. PARCEL 3: THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE AND POSSESSION OF ALL THOSE PORTIONS DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 1 ABOVE DESIGNATED AS “EXCLUSIVE USE AREAS” AS DEFINED ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN HEREINABOVE REFERRED TO AND AS APPURTENANT TO SAID PARCELS 1 AND 2 ABOVE. EXCEPTING ANY MOBILE HOME OR MANUFACTURED HOUSING UNIT AND APPURTENANCES, IF ANY, LOCATED ON SAID LAND. 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

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off, before you can receive clear title to the Property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this Property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information.

If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the Property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this Property, you may call 714.730.2727 or visit this Internet Website www.servicelinkasap. com. using the file number assigned to this case 20-00169-2. 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 Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 714.730.2727, or visit this internet website www.servicelinkasap.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2000169-2 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. The real Property heretofore described is being sold “as is”.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real Property described above is purported to be: 14777 Palm Dr, #188, Desert Hot Springs, CA The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining unpaid balance of the obligations secured by and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust (together with any modifications thereto).

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the Property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $80,077.81 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s

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check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The Property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the Property receiver, if applicable. DATE: January 12, 2021 FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, TRUSTEE 20-00169-2 1101 Investment Blvd., Suite 170 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 916-636-0114 Jenny Taylor, Authorized Signor SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.servicelinkasap.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714.730.2727 A-4729141 01/15/2021, 01/22/2021, 01/29/2021. DSW21-5013 T.S. No. 093963-CA APN: 656-430-055 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 9/25/2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 2/9/2021 at 3:00 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 9/29/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0725127 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: GERALDINE M SHARER, A SINGLE WOMAN 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; AT THE FRONT STEPS TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE FORMER CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT, 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA 92882 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: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 15300 PALM DRIVE #179, 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 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: $207,429.75 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.

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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 or its predecessor 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 (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING. COM, using the file number assigned to this case 093963-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.

NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 093963-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117. Publish January 15, 22, 29, 2021 DSW20-5011

Legislature Debates Tougher Rules, Penalties for Oil and Gas

By Desert Star Staff SANTA FE, N.M. -- The New Mexico Senate has agreed to take up a bill that would increase penalties for produced water spills by the oil and gas industry.

“Produced water” is the flow back from fracking, known to contain dangerous chemicals and heavy metals toxic to humans.

Camilla Feibelman, director of the Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter, said spills from produced water occur as frequently as three times a week and subsequently poison New Mexico’s land, water and air.

“Currently, this waste really is out of control,” Feibelman contended. “We’re seeing thousands of ponds and corroded steel tanks

that store this waste.”

If passed, the legislation also would ban oil and gas companies from using fresh water in most cases and require them to disclose the chemical composition of produced water from spills and any proposed use outside the oil field.

Most of the state is experiencing severe drought conditions, and Feibelman stressed groundwater and surface water supplies from rivers, streams and reservoirs need to be protected.

Introduced by state Sen. Antoinette Sedillo Lopez, D-Albuquerque, Senate Bill 86 is scheduled to be heard tomorrow by the Senate Conservation Committee.

Feibelman stated currently, oil and gas companies are not required to take enough

preventive measures to protect New Mexicans.

“Right now, spills aren’t illegal; you just have to report them and clean them up,” Feibelman explained. “But we think disincentivizing the spills will help improve the care they’re taking with equipment and with training

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The Perfect Pancake for Your Valentine

By Desert Star Staff Finding something unique and special to do on Valentine’s Day for your significant other can be a challenge. Every year, the day to celebrate love rolls around and every year it may seem like you’re out of ideas. Many people feel the same way.

However, with just a couple bowls, a cookie cutter and a skillet, your Valentine’s Day could start off a lot sweeter.

Try these Red Velvet Heart Pancakes, which are one of a kind and a delicious way to spend your morning with your loved one. Celebrating the day of love has never been easier.

Start by combining flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl.

In another bowl, whisk an egg and add buttermilk, butter, vanilla extract and a few drops of red food coloring. Whisk everything

together and pour it into the first bowl of dry ingredients.

Prepare a skillet and grab a heart-shaped cookie cutter. Pour a small amount of batter into the cookie cutter in the skillet, let it cook for 2 minutes then remove the cookie cutter and flip. Let it cook for 1 additional minute.

Add your favorite pancake toppings like butter, syrup, powdered sugar or raspberries. In the end, you will have

RED VELVET HEART PANCAKES

Servings: 8-10 Ingredients: 1 cup flour 1/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 cup buttermilk 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus additional for garnish 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 30-40 drops red food coloring nonstick cooking spray syrup, for garnish powdered sugar, for garnish raspberries, for garnish Direcetions: - In large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

- In medium bowl, whisk egg. Add buttermilk, 2 tablespoons butter, vanilla extract and food coloring; whisk until combined.

- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir to combine.

- Spray heart-shaped cookie cutter with nonstick cooking spray and place in skillet. Add enough batter to fill heart. Cook 2 minutes. Remove heart cutter. Flip pancake and cook 1 minute.

- Serve with butter, syrup, powdered sugar and raspberries.

- Note: If mixture is too thick, add water until desired consistency is reached.

yourself a scrumptious breakfast, made with love and as sweet as can be.

Kids also love the fun shape and color of this breakfast. It’s a neat way to have them help in the kitchen and make a meal for the whole family.

Valentine’s Day is a big reason to celebrate.

You don’t have to stick to the same flowers and chocolates as last year. Mix it up with this delectable recipe meant to spread some love on a significant day.

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The WFH vs. Return-To-Office Debate: What Employees, Bosses, Should Consider

By Desert Star Staff Many Americans have been working from home full-time for a year now since COVID-19 hit the U.S., And many prefer that arrangement to a traditional office. In a survey, 65% said they want to work remotely full-time after the pandemic.

That could pose a problem for them and their employers.

Given the availability of vaccines, many companies plan to ask their employees to return to the office. But a sizable number of workers might balk – or even walk. In a survey by LiveCareer, 29% of working professionals said they would quit if they couldn’t continue working remotely.

“The reality is that some jobs just don’t work remotely, and some people don’t work well remotely,” says Cynthia Spraggs (www.virtira.com), a veteran of working remotely, author of How To Work From

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Home And Actually Get SH*T Done, and CEO of Virtira. This completely virtual company helps other businesses work virtually. “Companies have time to plan for both – and so do employees.

“Many employees now expect to be able to work flexibly. Some companies will use a hybrid approach, and others will go back to full-time in the office. But if employees are not given a choice to work from home, some will look for other employers that do offer that. Companies need to assess which jobs are best done remotely and assess their employees to understand which ones benefit the company most by either working from home or returning to the office.”

Spraggs offers these thoughts for workers, business owners and managers to consider in the WFH vs. return-to-office debate:

The WFH type. “At this point, it should be relatively easy to assess who is thriving and who is miserable in a WFH setting,” Spraggs says. “What we’ve found is, regardless if you’re an introvert or an extrovert, the perfect WFH employee is someone who embraces life and who has passions and interests outside of work. They work efficiently and are strong performers because they see work as a means to fund their life.”

The traditional office type. Spraggs draws a stark contrast between people who thrive working from home and those who are much happier commuting to a traditional brick-and-mortar office environment. “These individuals have strong social relationships through work and require the camaraderie that an in-office environment provides,” she says. “For many, January 29, 2021

especially those focused on the corner office, work is their life. These are the ones who pull down 80-hour weeks to move up the ladder. They stay glued to their boss and likely are the ones who just won’t function well at home. Sadly, they are also likely your VP.” Weigh how your company thinks of you. “Although we all like to think that companies care about employees,” Spraggs says, “the harsh reality is that employees are a unit of production, and companies will migrate to the setup that senior executives mandate.

Do you really want to work for a company that isn’t prepared to accommodate what makes you most productive and happy? Better sharpen that CV and get ready. Plan now and work your networks.”

Management realities. For many companies, even with the environmental, health and

productivity advantages that remote work brings, Spraggs thinks some simply aren’t going to embrace WFH as an opportunity to streamline operations. “They are going to want to return to the ‘old normal,’” she says. “A good number of senior management people didn’t do well with the WFH environment because they view WFH through a lens of slacking-off employees, lower productivity and lower ROI. So it’s likely these companies are not going to make the investments in training, homebased bandwidth, VPNs and tools to make it work.”

“There’s coming tension in many companies between what will work best for management and what will work best for the employees,” Spraggs says. “We may see a big migration in workers going to fully virtual companies.”

Source: Cynthia Spraggs www.desertstarweekly.com