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Coachella 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival Announces 2018 Lineup Beyoncé, Eminem And The Weeknd To Headline

By KMIR News Staff Indio, CA - The full lineup for the 2018 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival was released today, with The Weeknd, Beyonce and Eminem confirmed to headline the 19th

annual festival in Indio.

The official lineup was announced Tuesday afternoon on the festival’s official Twitter page and website. The festival is slated for the weekends of April 13-15 and April 2022 at its usual venue, the

Empire Polo Grounds.

Three-day general admission passes go on sale Friday at noon. The main acts will each be making their first headlining appearance at Coachella. Eminem previously appeared as a guest with

By Desert Star Staff COACHELLA VALLEY – January 4, 2018 – The New Year promises to be one of continuing transformation as Desert Healthcare District/ Foundation Board Member Les Zendle, MD, takes the helm as president. “As I enter my second year on the Board, I am thrilled to lead the charge for the organization with a focus on services, programs and facilities, especially centered on behavioral health, and the proposed expansion of the District to encompass the East Valley,” said Zendle, adding, “Expanding access for all of our residents under our One Coachella Valley approach is essential.”

Building off significant work completed by the Board over the last two years,

such as the 2017 Market Assessment that measured the current and future healthcare needs in the greater Coachella Valley, the Board of Directors, CEO Herb K. Schultz and executive staff undertook a rigorous strategic planning process.

With substantial public and stakeholder input, the District/Foundation adopted a comprehensive three-year Strategic Plan last June.

The District/Foundation is entering 2018 with an emphasis on implementation of major priorities using wideranging strategies that include continued and significant public input. In addition to expansion, another major priority includes providing Coachella Valley residents with an extensive roadmap

of current gaps and needs in health-related programs and services. This information and public feedback will be used to guide planning for the future to meet resident needs.

Upon his election, President Zendle emphasized the third Strategic Plan priority of the District/Foundation – Community Health and Wellness – by noting the positive impacts on health that the organization has made over its more than half-century of existence: providing major funding to community, provider, and local governments for health initiatives in the region.

“We’re one of the largest philanthropic organizations in the Coachella Valley,” explained the former Kaiser Permanente

Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg in 2012, but has not been billed as a festival act before.

Beyonce was initially slated to perform last year, but had to bow out after announcing she was pregnant with twins. Lady Gaga took

over as a replacement, but Beyonce pledged to perform in 2018 when she announced her cancellation.

The lineup marks the first time in the festival’s history that a rock band will not be among the headlining performers.

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Les Zendle, MD, elected Desert Healthcare District/Foundation 2018 board president

Google team flags Intel bug that may affect billions of devices

By Desert Star Staff Information stored on every desktop computer, smartphone and cloud server since 1995 could be accessed by hackers if two hardware bugs are exploited, a new report has warned.

On Wednesday, security researchers at Google Project Zero disclosed technical details on two security flaws that allow hackers to engage in unauthorized reads of a computer’s memory data, which may contain sensitive information such as passwords.

The researchers discovered that the vulnerabilities affect many CPUs, including those from Intel, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and ARM Holdings, as well as the devices and operating systems running on it.

The first method of attack, known as Spectre, can be exploited by hackers to dissolve the barrier that separates different applications and trick otherwise error-free applications into leaking information stored on their memory.

Last year, researchers demonstrated how hackers could utilize “speculative execution” – a technique used by most modern processors to optimize performance – to gain access to sensitive information.

To improve speeds, modern processors execute certain functions speculatively, or before it is known whether they are needed.

The technique prevents the delay that would come from executing the functions after they are requested.

Jann Horn, a lead researcher for Project Zero who first reported both vulnerabilities, discovered that attackers can take advantage of this technique

to read information on the system’s memory that should be inaccessible.

In the original report, researchers said the vulnerability affects “billions of devices” that use microprocessors from Intel, AMD, and ARM The second flaw, known as Meltdown, allows hackers to “melt” security boundaries between user applications and the operating system normally enforced by hardware. Hackers can exploit the vulnerability to gain access to the memory of other programs and the operating system, which could include passwords and other sensitive data.

In the original report, researchers said the vulnerability affects “virtually every user of a personal computer.” However, researchers at Google’s Project Zero have only been able to show that ‘Meltdown’ affects Intel microprocessors.

Daniel Gruss, one of the researchers who originally discovered Meltdown, told Reuters the flaw is “probably one of the worst CPU bugs ever found.”

Gruss said Meltdown was the more serious attack, because it was easier for hackers to take advantage of. However, he said that Spectre was much harder to patch, and would be a bigger problem in the future.

In an overview of the attacks, researchers said it would be “unusual” for either attack to be blocked by an antivirus, since they are “hard to distinguish from regular benign applications.”

Google said, however, that an attacker must first be able to run a malicious code on a computer before they can

exploit the vulnerability.

Researchers also warned it would be nearly impossible to detect if hackers had exploited the weakness, since the attack would not leave “any traces in traditional log files.”

In a blog posted Wednesday, Matt Linton, senior security engineer at Google, said there is “no single fix for all three attack variants,” but many vendors made several patches available Wednesday.

Google provided a list of their products that are vulnerable to the attacks, as well as their mitigation status. The company said as soon as they discovered the vulnerabilities, their security teams updated their systems and affected products to protect against the attacks.

Researchers also provided a link to software patches for Linux Windows, and OS X that guard against Meltdown attacks.

Microsoft released a patch Wednesday to protect customers against the vulnerabilities. However, the company said some anti-virus vendors will need to update their software to be compatible

with the new patches.

The company has also released an emergency update for all devices running Windows 10, and further updates are planned. Microsoft also said they are in the process of deploying mitigations to cloud services. However, the fixes will also rely on firmware updates from Intel, AMD, and ARM. Microsoft said they have not received “any information to indicate that these vulnerabilities had been used to attack our customers,” according to a statement to The Verge.

Amazon has also reportedly said they have protected most of their cloud servers from the vulnerabilities.

AppleInsider reports that Apple has already deployed a partial fix for the bug in MacOS 10.3.2 that was released last month.

The report also said that tests show the update does not cause any notable slowdowns.

On Tuesday, The Register first reported on the vulnerabilities, saying the patches to fix the problem would slow computers by 30 percent.

While researchers do not know how much the updates could slow the performance of older processors, Intel released a statement Wednesday that said the updates will not “significantly” slow computers for the average user.

“Any performance impacts are workload-dependent, and, for the average computer user, should not be significant and will be mitigated over time.”

Intel rejected claims that either of the vulnerabilities were unique to their products, adding that it affects “many types of computing devices – with many different vendors’ processors and operating systems – are susceptible to these exploits.”

However, AMD said their products were not vulnerable to any of the attacks.

“Due to differences in AMD’s architecture, we believe there is a near zero risk to AMD processors at this time,” representatives of the company told CNBC. ARM also released a statement Wednesday that said the “majority” of their products are “not impacted by any variation” of the Spectre attack.

New Leadership Keeps the Focus on Transformation and Expansion Behavioral Health Access • Healthy Eating, Active Living physician and executive.

• Quality, Safety, Zendle recently stepped down Accountability, and as the volunteer medical Transparency director for the Coachella A prime example of Valley Volunteers in Medicine the support the District/ (CVVIM) to concentrate his Foundation is noted for in attention toward the District/ the homelessness arena is Foundation; his focus is the work done by Martha’s particularly directed on the year ahead in guiding the vision set Village & Kitchen, which was with his fellow board members awarded an $186,000 grant in late 2017. Martha’s project on implementation of District/ Foundation strategic planning. to assist current District He will continue to volunteer homeless residents – “Health in Housing: Emergency a portion of his time at the Housing”, concentrates efforts CVVIM, seeing patients and in transitional housing; a as a member of the board. home environment dedicated The District/Foundation’s to helping people transition four new Strategic Plan from homelessness to Community Health independent lifestyles.

Focus Areas comprise In this on-going strategy its overall Resources and to help with homelessness Philanthropy Program: initiatives, the District/ • Homelessness Foundation has also • Primary Care and

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strategically invested $2 million in this Community Health Focus Area by matching funds in the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) initiative, “West Valley Housing Navigation Program Addressing Homelessness”.

Collaborations such as this bring together local government officials, business and community leaders, and residents to effectively reduce the impact of homelessness in the West Valley in the short term and the entire Coachella Valley in the long term.

Rounding out the efforts on guiding the implementation of strategic priorities for the District/ Foundation are fellow board members Vice President/ Secretary Carole Rogers, RN; Treasurer Mark Matthews; and Directors Kay Hazen and Jennifer Worthman, PhD. January 5, 2018

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Alcohol damages DNA, increases cancer risk

By Desert Star Staff Alcohol causes irreparable damage in the DNA of stem cells, enhancing the risk of developing cancer, and costing some hard drinkers “more than just a hangover,” British scientists say.

Researchers at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge, gave diluted alcohol (ethanol) to mice. Afterwards they used chromosome analysis and DNA sequencing to study the genetic damage caused by a harmful chemical (known as acetaldehyde) produced when the body processes alcohol.

Scientists discovered that acetaldehyde can break and damage DNA within blood stem cells, causing rearranged chromosomes as well as

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permanently altering the DNA sequences within these cells.

Researchers highlighted the importance of understanding the DNA blueprint within stem cells citing one simple reason: when healthy stem cells are corrupted, they can give rise to cancer.

Their findings demonstrate how drinking alcohol boosts the risk of developing 7 types of cancer, including the most common types – breast and bowel.

“Some cancers develop due to DNA damage in stem cells. While some damage occurs by chance, our findings suggest that drinking alcohol can increase the risk of this damage,” Professor Ketan Patel, the lead author of the study and scientist at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, said in a press-release.

The study also closely inspected the way our body tries to protect itself against damage caused by alcohol.

The first line of defense is a family of enzymes called aldehyde dehydrogenases (ALDH), researchers said. These enzymes break down harmful acetaldehyde into acetate, which our cells can use as a source of energy. The problem is, millions of people, especially those from South East Asia, either lack these enzymes or carry faulty versions of them.

As a result, while they drink, acetaldehyde builds up, causing a flushed complexion along with as a feeling of discomfort.

In the British scientists’

study, when mice lacking the critical ALDH enzyme (ALDH2) were given alcohol, it resulted in four times as much DNA damage in their cells compared with mice with the fully-functioning enzyme.

Cells also have a second line of defense in a variety of DNA repair systems.

Although most of the time they reverse different types of DNA damage, some people carry mutations so their cells aren’t capable of carrying out any such ‘repair work.’

“Our study highlights that not being able to process alcohol effectively can lead to an even higher risk of alcoholrelated DNA damage and therefore certain cancers,” Professor Patel noted. “But it’s important to remember

that alcohol clearance and DNA repair systems are not perfect and alcohol can still cause cancer in different ways, even in people whose defense mechanisms are intact,” he concluded.

Professor Linda Bauld, Cancer Research UK’s expert on cancer prevention, added that this “thought-provoking research,” published in the journal Nature on Wednesday, highlights the “damage alcohol can do to our cells, costing some people more than just a hangover.”

“We know that alcohol contributes to over 12,000 cancer cases in the UK each year, so it’s a good idea to think about cutting down on the amount you drink,” she said.

The International Agency

for Research on Cancer (IARC), a World Health Organization body, has classified alcohol as a Group 1 carcinogen, along with tobacco, asbestos and formaldehyde.

Scientists from Cancer Research UK warned in 2016 that alcohol would cause around 135,000 cancer deaths over the next two decades, and that by 2035, the UK could see 7,097 cancer deaths linked to drinking every year.

According to the American Cancer Society, Alcohol use has been correlated with cancers of the mouth, throat, voice box, and esophagus.

Alcohol use accounted for up to 3.7 percent of all cancer deaths in the US, according to a study published in the American Journal of Public Health in 2013.

However, alcohol can enhance GABAA receptor signaling and reduce firing in the brain, which is why it reduces anxiety and social inhibitions. But it can also be the cause behind drunken mannerisms such as swaying, stumbling, and slurred speech.

“You’re inhibiting the circuit that executes normal motor function,” said Rossi.

The researchers also found that when the B6 mouse drank, the GABAA receptors were suppressed, whereas in the D2 mouse, they were not.

To test their theory, the researchers injected a drug

called THIP into the cerebellum of the B6 mouse. This artificially activated the GBAA receptor, mimicking the effect alcohol had on the D2 mouse. This deterred the B6 mouse from drinking.

Rossi and his colleagues say the new finding highlights a new region and new targets that can be manipulated to “deter excessive alcohol consumption, potentially with fewer side effects than other existing targets.”

However, the THIP drug has so far only been tested in mice, and will need further testing before it can be considered for use in humans.

Scientists find ‘switch’ responsible for binge drinking

By Desert Star Staff People who struggle with enjoying just one alcoholic drink may be able to blame binging on their brain’s wiring: Scientists say they discovered a mechanism which determines both how much alcohol a person drinks, and how much they’re able to tolerate.

Researchers from Washington State University (WSU), Oregon Health and Science University, and the US Veterans Administration Portland Health Care System made their discovery while studying two mice named D2 and B6.

Mouse D2 was the responsible kind of mouse who knew his limits and could stop at just one or two drinks.

After that, he had trouble staying on a rotating cylinder.

“He won’t drink much,” David Rossi, a WSU assistant professor of neuroscience, said in a statement. “At most he’ll have one or two drinks.”

But the B6 mouse was the party animal mouse – the kind of mouse you wouldn’t want to bring home to your parents.

B6 also had a much greater tolerance, managing to stay on the rotating cylinder after drinking three times as much as

D2. That amount is “beyond the drunk driving limit,” Rossi said.

“It mirrors the human situation,” said Rossi. “If you’re sensitive to the motor-impairing effects of alcohol, you don’t tend to drink much. If you’re not sensitive, you drink more.”

The reason behind the difference can be found in the cerebellum of the brain, in small neurons called granule cells.

Sitting on top of those cells are proteins called GABAA receptors which act like “traffic cops” for electrical signals in the nervous system. They suppress the firing of neurons, or brain circuits, when activated.

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Camelot New Years Party

Guests John Hodges, Darrin Collins, Writer&Director-Del Shores, with Preston Stubbs and Knight Champion. Photo by Pat Krause.

Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Camelot Theatre held a, Very Sordid New Year’s Eve party, with a chicken dinner buffet on New Year’s Eve to show the movie, A Very Sordid Wedding. The is one of Del Shores movies that have become legends in the Valley. The actors, producers, and staff were a part of this special night. They kept it an intimate affair with Less than 90 people attending.

They wanted to make it a

small and friendly party.

Ann Walker, Newell, and Rosemary Alexander are significant characters in the movie. They mingled with all the guests, and Del Shores made the rounds greeting people and posing for photos with the cast. There was an extensive buffet of fried chicken and all the trimmings in the upstairs bar of the Theatre. The night was much more than just a showing of a movie. There was stand up

Actors Rosemary and Newell Alexander and Ann Walker. Photo by Pat Krause.

comedy and singing. Each of the actors took part in the premovie and after movie skits Del Shore and Ann Walker greeted all the guest as they entered the Theatre in a live chat format. Rosemary and Newell Alexander sang, Burn Down The Trailer Park, that was in the film.

Everson Collins, Producer of the documentary, sang, What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve. Collins and Blake Mclver, who is the writer and

a performer in the film, sang Suddenly Seymour, also from the movie. Then there was a Costume Contest for people who came dressed as characters in the movie. Del Shores took to the stage to deliver even more comedy.

Then at 9:30 the film, A Very Sordid Wedding, was shown. After the movie, Collins and Mclver came on stage wearing the bridesmaid’s dresses from the film singing, SISTERS,

and, This Is Who We Are, all from the film. These songs were sung after the closing credits of the movie. Then it was time to for the New Year’s Eve Party, to begin with, New Year’s Eve hats and noisemakers. They held a Champagne Toast to celebrate the New Year in SORDID STYLE. This film is another legendary movie by Del Shores that everyone should see.

Palm Springs New Years Party 2018

James March, Joel Cruz Jr, Caterer & Bar Mgr-Tony Marchese with Julio Cortes and Guests, Martin van Hulst from Holland, Elisabet Norell from Sweden with Lynn and David Ibarra. Photo by Pat Krause.

Brian Bell from Palm Desert. Photo by Pat Krause.

Story and Photos by Pat Krause Palm Springs held a very special New Year’s Eve spectacular on the grounds of the Spa Resort Casino.

Thousands stood in line waiting for the gates to open. The night was only a little chilly as we have great weather this season. The PS New Years is one big event as vendors were selling all kinds of foods. There was a lot of games for the whole family. As I walked around the area, I noticed there were so many things for people to do on New Year’s Eve. There were games for all ages.

Families showed up in force as there was so much for children to do on this particular night. A vast Ferris Wheel stood at one end of the grounds, and the rides were free for everyone. There was a climbing wall, a place to shoot hoops like the LA Clippers and fun stuff like face painting. One of the most

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exciting things to do was the ride in the Huge Balloons. The bigger balloon held 10 People, and the smaller one kept 6, and it was only $10 for a trip.

The Balloon went up about 100 feet so they could see a lot of the Valley and the whole grounds. It gave people a taste of what a full balloon ride would be like. The entrance was free, and most of the games were free to play.

There were all kinds of foods and beverages. Hot dogs, gyros, Mexican fare, Angus beef sandwiches, brats, popcorn and more. The night was a bit cool, so they provided heaters in the food area for those that wanted to warm up a bit. D. J.J Dense provided the music and there was a significant area for dancing. One estimate of the people attending was close to 15,000 but would have to wait for a final tally later.

There was a VIP area where guests paid $100 to

be able to have two drinks, eat appetizers, have priority seating for the concert and get a unique lapel pin to commemorate the night. The main entertainment started at 10 with the White T’s performing. They added extra

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seats this year expecting an even more significant crowd than last year. There was a general admission area to watch the concert for $50 and a standing space for only $35. Fireworks started at midnight, first from atop a tall

Palm Tree with a flashing 2018 sign and then from the rooftop of the Spa Casino Resort for an even more spectacular display. Nothing was missed to celebrate bringing in the New Year in style.

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Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards

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By Desert Star Staff PALM SPRINGS, CA – Co-chairs Patrick Jordan and Lauri Kibby will join Senator Barbara Boxer on February 10 when they welcome more than 1,500 D.A.P. supporters at the 2018 Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards benefitting Desert AIDS Project. The party begins with red carpet arrivals at the Palm Springs Convention Center at 5:30 pm.

Now in its 24th year, the Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards gala has raised millions of dollars to care for people living with HIV. First organized by and named for famed interior designer Steve Chase – a former D.A.P. donor, volunteer, and board member – the gala is a highlight of the desert social season and preceded the night prior by an exclusive VIP pre-party honoring major donors and celebrity guests.

“Your compassionate support empowers Desert AIDS Project to think globally and act locally,” said David Brinkman, CEO. “By joining us at the Steve Chase, you join us in our commitment to 90-90-90, the ambitious treatment target to help end the AIDS epidemic.”

According to the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), many strategies will be needed to close the book on the AIDS epidemic, and one thing is sure. It will be impossible to end the epidemic without bringing HIV treatment to all who need it. By 2020, the goal

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Ross Mathews is that 90 percent of all people who have HIV/AIDS know their status, are on treatment and will have viral suppression.

Kibby is raising the bar on this year’s red carpet arrivals.

“The red carpet has become a party in its right, and we’re looking for ways to include all attendees this year.”

Palm Springs Life Magazine had this to say about last year’s gala: “The Chase has a reputation among trendsetters as one of the few gala events where attendees are encouraged to have fun and take risks with fashion … and the guests did not disappoint. Black sequins and Mr. Turk dinner jackets were de rigueur for many men, as were wellfitted and accessorized tuxedos (which held their own alongside long gowns and sexy short dresses).”

This year’s Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards will be hosted by Ross Mathews. Mathews has established himself as one of the most in-demand television personalities hosts and pop culture experts in the entertainment arena today. Endearing and witty, Mathews has won the hearts of millions of Americans since his television debut – as a correspondent for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

Mathews can be seen as a judge on the smash hit LOGO series “RuPaul’s Drag Race.”

Mathews is also a fixture on “E! News” and E! Network’s live red-carpet award show coverage year round. He was

En Vogue

most recently seen hosting E!’s “Live From E!”. He was also the host of “Hello Ross,” a weekly fan destination where the intersections of celebrity gossip and pop culture collide, giving a unique viewpoint into the latest Hollywood news.

Mathews can also be heard weekly on his top-rated, PodcastOne show “Straight Talk with Ross Mathews.”

Chief Development Officer, Darrell Tucci is excited about this year’s entertainment. “I think we’re going to see a room full of friends singing along to the hits of headline entertainment En Vogue.”

The group has never been afraid to break the mold and step ‘outside’ the norm.

From “Free Your Mind” to “My Lovin,” they have been trendsetters in music and style. Today, affectionately known as the “original funky divas,” they are redefining the idea of beauty and what it means, beyond the traditional sense, with their distinctive fusion of music and style.

Recognized as one of the top five highest selling American female music groups in history, En Vogue has sold more than 20 million albums and effortlessly transitioned into the digital age, amassing more than 30 million streams and more than 26 million YouTube views on their top six hit singles alone. The R&B and Pop smash hits Hold On, Free Your Mind, Never Gonna Get It, Giving Him Something He Can Feel, and Don’t Let Go. Contrary to popular

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belief, En Vogue has never disbanded. As pure music veterans who have withstood ever-changing music industry fads and trends, the group continues to record and perform worldwide with original members Cindy HerronBraggs, Terry Ellis, and newest member, Rhona Bennett.

“We find total freedom and fulfillment when we hit the stage,” Cindy HerronBraggs says. “It’s the ultimate connection with our fans. It’s about the energy you receive, the love, and the reciprocation from the message in the music.”

Attendees of The Chase know to pace themselves during the evening so they have energy left for its famous after-party, which will feature a DJ, a performance

by Thelma Houston, and a series of tightly guarded surprises revealed as guests dance the night away in a lounge created inside the Palm Springs Convention Center. Guests of the after party can expect her signature blend of high- energy dance classics and soulful ballads.

Thelma Houston may be best known for the worldwide success of her disco anthem “Don’t Leave Me This Way”, but her support of AIDS Services organizations is also legendary. She is known for her dedication to humanitarian causes, including tireless efforts in the battle against AIDS and deep commitments to the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). In 2013, the City of West Hollywood named January 29th “Thelma Houston Day” in recognition of her many charitable activities.

Powerful momentum is now building towards a new narrative on HIV treatment and a new, final, ambitious, but achievable target: 9090-90: Treatment for All. By 2020, 90% of all people living with HIV will know their HIV status.

People can carry the

HIV for years and not know it. The only way to see if you have HIV is to get tested.

Your support enables D.A.P.’s Get Tested Coachella Valley program to provide free and confidential HIV testing at hundreds of community events and dozens of test sites – from health fairs and food banks to Walgreens and D.A.P.’s sexual health clinic, The DOCK. By 2020, 90% of all people with diagnosed HIV infection will receive sustained antiretroviral therapy.

Thanks to attendance at the Steve Chase and other fundraising events, Desert AIDS Project ensures that newly-diagnosed HIV positive patients receive the medications they need to survive and thrive, and regular follow-ups to safeguard their well-being. D.A.P.’s Patient Assistance Program secures critical HIV and other drugs at reduced cost.

By 2020, 90% of all people receiving antiretroviral therapy will have viral suppression.

To suppress the virus to an undetectable level, an individual must start on medication as early as possible and stay on it for a lifetime. This can be challenging when facing other serious challenges. That’s the driving force behind D.A.P. Total Care – the whole combination of health and wellness services which are uniquely tailored to each – including medical, dental, mental health, social services.

Support groups, substance abuse counseling, and much more – all conveniently provided under one roof at D.A.P.’s Palm Springs location.

Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards 2018 Schedule of Events February 10, 2018 5:30 PM: Red Carpet Arrivals, Cocktails, Silent Auction 7:00 PM: Dinner, Awards, Entertainment, En Vogue 9:30 PM: After Party featuring Thelma Houston.

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Tidal Wave of Talent Targets the Desert

Ron Celona, Joyce Bulifant and Gavin MacLeod. Photo by Gregg Felsen

By Pamela Price As an abundance of events sweeps through the desert this season, it is apparent your 2018 Social calendar will be busy. The season began on a traditional

note for fans of Broadway musicals at Frank’s Place at the Indian Wells Resort Hotel where Patricia Welch continues her Broadway’s Best performances now through May 16, 2018.

Her rendition of timeless tunes from Broadway’s legendary hits come alive once she takes to the tiny stage. Her repertoire covers Broadway from The King and I to Camelot. Phyllis

By Desert Star Staff Justin Shandor will perform two great shows at 1 pm and 4 pm on January 20, 2018, to celebrate Elvis’s 83 birthday at the Poolside at Elvis’s honeymoon hideaway. You will find out why everyone gets “ shook up” when you hear, see, and rock along with him. You will understand why he won the 2010 ultimate Elvis tribute award and David Letterman called him the country’s best.

Justin, the look, the moves, and most of all, the voice. The

music that was rocking the 50’s and movie songs that charmed the 60’s Performances and that thrilled Las Vegas.

JUSTIN SHANDOR DOES IT ALL in a setting that is like the electrifying ‘68 come back special. It is perfection in a venue that will surround him and put him next to you. James King will also perform the great stars of the era. Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly did compliment them to perfection. Discover what everyone is raving about.

The essence of Elvis comes alive and lives again. Shandor is at home in the king’s house and with the Kings’ music.

Remember Justin won his first contest in Palm Springs and is coming back. Buy a giant ticket for $99 for both shows and a tour. Buy a combo ticket for $60 that includes the tour.

Buy a concert ticket for $45. A once in a lifetime opportunity, be sure to come and see him.

Do not miss out. call 760 322 1192 or tickets online www.Elvishoneymoon.com

By Desert Star Staff STONY BROOK, N.Y., - Mobile app company Mobileware, Inc. (https:// www.mobilewareinc.com/) announced the release of onTime™ for Android devices. The Android version incorporates all the useful features that made onTime the most popular suite of commuter apps in the App Store. It comes with the schedules for rail, trains, and buses nationwide. onTime™ is available free on Google Play and on the App Store.

In conjunction, Mobileware has made significant enhancements to the latest version of onTime™ for iOS. Enhancements include better real-time transit information, track number prediction, end-to-end ride service and scores of other features to make commuting less dreadful. “Our mission from day one is to make commuting easier and more enjoyable,” says Mobileware,

Inc. CEO, Yun Zhang.

“We’ve received many requests for Android versions of our apps. This is the first time we released an app for the Android eco-system and we were blown away by the initial enthusiastic adoption and user reviews. We are also excited about getting the new features into the hands of commuters.”

One of the most useful new features of onTime™ is its ability to deliver more accurate real-time information to commuters. For rail services to implement this technology using hardware is prohibitively complex and capital-intensive; onTime™ delivers a superior solution by leveraging the power of the crowd. Where available, data from commuters is aggregated and shared so that delays can be determined with high precision.

Crowdsourced commuter data includes train speeds, real-time

delay estimates, and track number. Once commuters check in to their trains, all the relevant data about their trip is at their fingertips.

Another useful new feature of onTime™ is track prediction. Knowing the track number early gives onTime users an advantage in securing their preferred seats without having to wait and rush for it. Additionally, getting to and from the station is now more convenient than ever thanks to the app’s integration with ridehailing service company Lyft.

Known as “the first mile” and “the last mile” ride service, the Lyft integration enables commuters to arrange endto-end transportation all from within the onTime™ app when checking for their next train.

The developers of the onTime™ know that long commutes can be dreadful and have therefore created some fun features to help pass the time. These

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Eisenberg a perennial desert resident who migrates annually from Chicago said Miss Welch’s voice “captures the essence of classic Broadway a with a distinctive personal touch.”

Speaking of Broadway, it was twisted in all the right places at the Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre Fundraiser. Twisted Broadway “ on December 13th at the Agua Caliente Casino Resor tSpa in Rancho Mirage with Event Chair, Phyllis Eisenberg, Peggy Jacobs and Barbara Monachino was creating a stunning event that was five stars from beginning to end.

Gavin MacLeod, one of Americas “most gifted and beloved artists” was honored at the event with CVREP’s first Superstar Appreciation Award.

For “ his unrelenting support and love of the performing arts and the generosity with which he gives back to the community,” said Ron

Celona, Founding Artistic Director, and Joe Giarusso, CVREP’s President. Gavin McCloud ( AKA Captain Steubing of The Love Boat television series) was all smiles escorted by his‘ two wives’, his real-life wife Patti and his TV wife from The Marie Tyler Show, Joyce Boulifant. The event was staged to perfection with the Twisted Broadway cast at its peak performance. The stellar cast from Julie Garnye to Sal Mistretta was applauded.

It was a stellar evening sprinkled with stars and smiles. CVRep will “soon own our own Theatre,” reported Ron Celona,” that being the IMAX theatre complex in Cathedral City,” adding “this will give CVRep as the only Small Professional Equity Theatre in the Coachella Valley, a permanent home.”

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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 IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE).

DSW18-5004 January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018

CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Desert Hot Springs will conduct a Public Hearing to consider the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 17.60 “ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM” OF TITLE 17 “ZONING” OF THE DESERT HOT SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE The Public Hearing will be held as follows: Location: Carl May Center City Council Chamber 11711 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Date: Tuesday, January 16, 2018 Time: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard) INTERESTED PERSONS MAY appear and be heard, or written comments may be sent to the City Council prior to the hearing.

Written comments may be mailed or delivered prior to the Public Hearing: Office of the City Clerk City of Desert Hot Springs 11-999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 jsoriano@cityofdhs.org QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES may be addressed to Daniel Porras, Community Development Director at (760) 329-6411 or via email to dporras@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 will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility. January 5, 2018 DSW18-5001 SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) Case Number (Numero del Caso): PSC 1602526 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT : (Aviso al Demandado): STEVE BUCHANAN, an individual: LITO OLIVEROS, an individual; LORI LUNN OLIVEROS, an individual; and DOES 1-100, inclusive. YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (Lo Esta Demandando El Demandante): URIMARE LIBERTAD: NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form.

If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recommendable que llame a un abogado immediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro.

Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org) en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corto tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): Superior Court of California 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): GERALD L. MARCUS Esq., THE LAW OFFICES OF GERALD L. MARCUS, 24025 PARK SORRENTO STE 430, CALABASAS, CA 91302 (818) 784-8544 DATE: (Fecha) May 31, 2016 Clerk by (Secretario) H. Carver.

Statement of Damages 1. General Damages Pain suffering, and inconvenience $25,000.00 2. Special damages a. Medical expenses $6,799.41 b. Future medical expenses (present value) $5.000.00 Date: October 12, 2017 Micahel D. Margolin, Esq. Publish December 22, 29, 2017, January 5, 12, 2018.

DSW17-1292 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: DESERT EMERGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, 83-135 REQUA AVE SUITE 6, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County; 1002 LYONS COURT, BANNING, CA 92220. Full name of registrant: JEFFREY MICHAEL HOHMAN, 1002 LYONS COURT, BANNING, CA 92220; ERICK- -RODRIGUEZ, 66389 BUENA VISTA AVENUE UNIT A, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by: GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed JEFFREY MICHAEL HOHMAN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 2, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201800065 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK.

STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL FROM PARTNERSHIPOPERATING UNDER FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMEThe following person(s) has withdrawn as a general partner from the partnership operating under the fictitious business name of: PEACHY CLEAN, 2735 SOUTAR DRIVE, RUNNING SPRINGS, CA 92382. SAN BERNARDINO County The full name and residence of the person(s) withdrawing as a partner: CHRIS ANN MCHENRY, 2735 SOUTAR DRIVE, RUNNING SPRINGS, CA 92382. This business is conducted by: Co-PartnersThe fictitious business name statement for the partnership was filed on 12/20/2017 in the County of Riverside.I declare that 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: CHRIS ANN MCHENRY Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on December 22, 2017 Peter Aldana AssessorCounty Clerk Recorder File No.: R-201716249 Publish January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2018. DSW17-5003

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County. Full name of registrant: ELIZABETH ANN MARIE BIRCHARD, 78650 SAGUARO RD, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed ELIZABETH ANN MARIE BIRCHARD. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on December 15, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County ClerkRecorder File No.R-201716106 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 IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW171293 December 22, 29, 2017, January 5, 12, 2018 AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ROSSO LINEA, 38340 INNOVATION CT, SUITE 502, URRIETA, CA 92563. Riverside County; 27335 SNOWFIELD ST, MURRIETA, CA 92563. Full name of registrant: KENNETH BRADLEY ZELLER, 27335 SNOWFIELD ST, MURRIETA, CA 92563. Business is conducted INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/30/2017. 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: KENNETH BRADLEY ZELLER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on October 30, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201714146 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).

DSW17-5290 November 15, 22, 29, December 6, 2017 December 15, 22, 29, 2017, January 5, 2018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: DESERT GREENS ENTERPRISES, 47333 HWY 111 SUITE 106 & 107, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: PHILLIP- -VARGAS, 80300 PASEO ENCANTO, INDIO, CA 92201. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed PHILLIP- -VARGAS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on December 11, 2017.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201715801 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 IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEPROFESSIONS CODE). DSW18-5002 January 5, MENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) 12, 19, 26, 2018 DOING BUSINESS AS: ROC CARPET AND TILE CLEANING, 86152 CALLE BOUGANVILIA, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE COACHELLA, CA 92236. Riverside County. Full FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- name of registrant: ROGELIO SALOMON AVALOS NESS AS: MJRB INSURANCE SERVICES, 5040 JR., 86152 CALLE BOUGANVILIA, COACHELLA, RIO BRAVO DRIVE., BANNING, CA 92220. Riv- CA 92236. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. erside County; 1440 BEAUMONT AVE., STE. A2, Registrant has not yet begun to transact business BEAUMONT, CA 92223. Full name of registrant: under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare WILLIAM JACK ORTIZ, 5040 RIO BRAVO DRIVE, that all the information in this statement is true and BANNING, CA 92220. Business is conducted correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, inforby: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to mation which he or she knows to be false, is guilty transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed of a crime) Signed ROGELIO SALOMON AVALOS above. I declare that all the information in this state- JR. This statement was filed with the County ment is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares Clerk of Riverside County on October 11, 2017. as true, information which he or she knows to be Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder false, is guilty of a crime) Signed WILLIAM JACK File No.R-201713332 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS ORTIZ. This statement was filed with the County BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE Clerk of Riverside County on December 4, 2017. YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTIFile No.R-201715482 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI- USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE NAME IN IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW17-5282 November NAME IN IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER 8, 15, 22, 29, 2017, December 15, 22, 29, 2017, UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW January 5, 2018 (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW17-1298 December AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE29, 2017, January 5, 12, 19, 2018 MENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: CANVAS; CANVAS CREATIVE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE AGENCY, 80503 CAPRICE DR., INDIO, CA 92203.

FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- Riverside County. Full name of registrant: DANNESS AS: KOKO’S ROYAL CATERING, 15770 IEL- -SARABIA JR, 80503 CAPRICE DR., INDIO, LASSELLE ST 12-V, MORENO VALLEY, CA CA 92203. Business is conducted INDIVIDUAL. 92551. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business NICHOLE RENEE DOMINGUEZ, 15770 LASSELLE under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare ST 12-V, MORENO VALLEY, CA 92551. Business that all the information in this statement is true is conducted INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, to transact business under the fictitious business information which he or she knows to be false, is name(s) listed above on 12/15/2017. I declare that guilty of a crime) Signed: DANIEL- -SARABIA JR. all the information in this statement is true and cor- This statement was filed with the County Clerk rect. (A registrant, who declares as true, information of Riverside County on October 18, 2017. Peter which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. crime) Signed: NICHOLE RENEE DOMINGUEZ. R-201713643. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSIThis statement was filed with the County Clerk of NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS Riverside County on December 18, 2017. Peter FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS R-201716129 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSI- BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEFROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATE- UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW17-5288 November IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER 15, 22, 29, December 6, 2017 , December 15, 22, UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW 29, 2017, January 5, 2018 (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW17-1295 December FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE 22, 29, 2017, January 5, 12, 2018 FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: COACHELLA VALLEY NHD, 78220 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE CALLE CADIZ, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Riverside FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- County; 78206 VARNER ROAD SUITE D#24, NESS AS: HOUSE OF BARS, 5221 36TH ST., PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Full name of registrant: RIVERSIDE, CA 92509. Riverside County. Full name SCHMETT & COMPANY, 78220 CALLE CADIZ, LA of registrant: BRENDAN CHARLES COLE, 5221 QUINTA, CA 92253/CA. Business is conducted 36TH ST., RIVERSIDE, CA 92509; KHALIL JAMAAL by: CORPORATION. Registrant has not yet begun SMITH, 5221 36TH ST., RIVERSIDE, CA 92509. to transact business under the fictitious name(s) Business is conducted GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. listed above. I declare that all the information in this Registrant commenced to transact business under statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 24 declares as true, information which he or she knows FEB 2015. I declare that all the information in this to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed: BRADLEY statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who STEVEN SCHMETT, CEO. This statement was filed declares as true, information which he or she knows with the County Clerk of Riverside County on Deto be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed: BRENDAN cember 12, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County CHARLES COLE. This statement was filed with the Clerk-Recorder File No. R-20174699. NOTICE — County Clerk of Riverside County on December THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 18, 2017. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk- EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS Recorder File No. R-201716130 NOTICE — THIS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHOA NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHO- OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW17OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR 1288 December 15, 22, 29, 2017, January 5, 2018 COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). DSW17- NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 1294 December 22, 29, 2017, January 5, 12, 2018 00000006968325 Title Order No.: 170309586 FHA/ VA/PMI No.: ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE LOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMAFOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- RY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE NESS AS: TUTU’S TORTILLA CHIPS, 78650 TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL SAGUARO RD, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Riverside

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NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/08/2007. 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/22/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0123194 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: CLYDE E. WILSON JR. AN UNMARRIED MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized

by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 02/06/2018. TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM. PLACE OF SALE: IN FRONT OF THE CORONA CIVIC CENTER, 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA 92882. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 32200 SAUCON VALLEY STREET, THOUSAND PALMS, CALIFORNIA 92276. APN#: 693-063-004-3. 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 $159,009.24. 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 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000006968325.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL:AGENCY SALES and POSTING 714-730-2727 www.servicelinkASAP. com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 12/26/2017 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-FN4642003 01/05/2018, 01/12/2018, 01/19/2018. DSW18-5000 T.S. No. 060361-CA APN: 612-243-004-8 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 5/18/2007.

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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 1/31/2018 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 5/25/2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0346350, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: ROGELIO SALAZAR, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY 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: Lot 40 of Tract No. 30684-1, in the City of Coachella, County of Riverside, State of California, as show by map on the file in Book 360, Pages 88 to 100, inclusive, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County. Together, with any and all easements, rights, benefits and interest appurtenant to said lot as created and/or established in the declaration (defined below). Excepting there from and reserving to grantor all oil, gas, minerals and other hydrocarbon substances lying below a depth of 500 feet but without the right surface entry.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 48461 CAMINO REAL COACHELLA, 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: $324,327.07 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 060361-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 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 . Publish December 29, 2017, January 5, 12, 2018 DSW17-1296

Are Today’s Young “Gamers” Tomorrow’s Problem Gamblers?

By Desert Star Staff ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- A study is under way to determine the extent of problem gambling in New Mexico, and whether more young people are being drawn in because today’s casino games are increasingly likely to resemble video games.

Rebecca Beardsley, president of the Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico, said the study examines the possibility that advances in technology are putting young people at risk for gambling addiction because they were raised in the age of electronics.

She said since the last study in 2006, technology has dramatically changed the gaming industry.

“And they seem to be catering more to the younger, up-and-coming gamblers,”

Beardsley said. “And so, what they’re doing with a lot of the slot machines is they are modeling them after video games.”

The study is financed by the Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico, a group created and funded by several tribes to help combat problem gambling.

In 2015, New Mexico’s former secretary of state pleaded guilty to embezzlement and money laundering for using campaign contributions to pay gambling debts.

The World Health Organization announced in December it will begin listing “gaming disorder” as a disease in new health guidelines to be published later this year.

According to the WHO, the condition applies to those who play video games compulsively

for long periods of time.

Beardsley said the gaming association wants to know whether more needs to be done to prevent a new generation from becoming compulsive gamblers.

“So, it’s not just so much, are the kids going to start

going into a casino? It’s are the kids being set up to be at risk for an addiction such as gambling?” she said.

The 2006 New Mexico study estimated as many as 15,000 women and 24,000 men in the state could be considered “problem”

gamblers. New Mexico has a state lottery and horse tracks, and gambling also is legal at casinos on reservations.

More information on problem gambling is available at RGANM.org. The 24-hour gambling hotline can be reached at 888-696-2440.

By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif.

– The number of white Americans who believe they face discrimination is on the rise.

According to a recent poll, 55 percent of white Americans believe their group experiences racial discrimination.

Clara Wilkins, an assistant professor of psychology at Wesleyan University who studies prejudice, says this perception has grown rapidly since Barack Obama was elected president.

Wilkins says a subset

of white Americans saw this not as progress but as upsetting the social order.

But her research finds people who believe the country is fair and just also are more likely to now see discrimination against white people.

“For people who think society is fair, they’re the ones who sort of tend to think that the order of society where whites have greater access to wealth, power, status, etc.

– that is legitimate and it’s fair and it’s not based in bias,” she states. “And so, if you reject those beliefs – you think

that it’s not fair – then those are the people who actually welcome social change.”

As Wilkins notes, the reality is that vast inequalities in wealth and electoral representation still exist for racial minorities.

And she sees the growing number of hate groups nationwide after Obama’s election as a real danger.

Observers note that the white supremacists who gathered in Charlottesville last summer seemed motivated by what they described as a sense of injured entitlement.

Wilkins says she’s been able to measure similar feelings.

In one study, participants either read an article on racial progress or one that had nothing to do with race.

Those who read the article on racial progress were more likely to believe white people experience discrimination.

And according to Wilkins, further research shows this group isn’t likely to stay on the sidelines.

“The problem is that for these people who really think that the order of society should

be a particular way – what they experience by perceiving bias is that they should do something to re-establish that order,” she explains.

Wilkins says demographic projections showing that white Americans will become the minority in the next few decades is contributing to the idea that white people are under attack.

She says while fighting back against this perception is hard, the best way might be to downplay the idea of competition between different groups of people.

conducted the poll, and its president and CEO, Dr. O’dell Owens, says raising the age could dramatically improve public health as most smokers start before the age of 18.

“If you can pass Tobacco 21, requiring people to be 21 before they can buy cigarettes you may slow their process down and chances are that if people adhere to the law you have less people entering the smoking arena,” he states.

Ohio’s adult smoking rate is higher than the national average of 17 percent, and the state’s youth smoking rate of 15 percent is one of the highest in the country.

Ohio has a per-pack cigarette tax of $1.60, and more than half of the people surveyed support raising the tax by 65 cents.

O’dell explains there is a direct correlation between cigarette taxes and smoking rates.

“The state that has the highest cigarette tax has the lowest smoking rates and

some of the states, especially the tobacco growing states, that have some of the lowest tobacco tax have some of the highest smoking rates,” he points out.

O’dell notes quitting smoking can add 10 years to a person’s life. And he adds it’s an especially important issue to address for lowerincome communities, where one in four people smoke.

“A lot of low-income people are stressed by their housing situation, by lack of a job or even food,” he explains.

“We certainly have interviewed mothers that have stated, ‘You know I smoke so that I’m not as hungry and I can get more food to my kids. I can skip a meal by smoking.’”

The poll also shows that raising the tobacco sales age to 21 and increasing the cigarette tax are both widely supported regardless of political affiliation.

More White Americans Feel They’re Victims of Bias

Poll Shows Support for “Tobacco 21”

According to the National Institute for Health nearly 80 percent of all smokers begin before the age of 18.

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By Desert Star Staff About 22 percent of Ohio adults are current smokers and data from a recent survey indicates that

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changes in policy could help reduce those numbers.

The Ohio Health Issues Poll examined public opinion on tobacco polices and found

that six out of 10 adults in the state support raising the age to buy tobacco from 18 to 21 years old.

Interact for Health January 5, 2018

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