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“Bella Palm Springs” Marina Mac, actor-Oscar Moreno, Anita Rose, actress-Jacki Weaver, actor-Allister MacDonald, and Bella da Ball. Photo by Pat Krause.

PSIFF 31st Annual Film Festival Launched with “An Almost Ordinary Summer” from Italy

By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic Member American Theatre Critics Association The Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF), the third largest film festival in America, began in 1989 as the dream of then

Hollywood celebrity turned politician and former Mayor Sonny Bono, who had a dream of making his city a focal point for the motion picture industry by launching an annual film festival.

The focus in the early days was to kick off the festival with an opening night foreign film.

PSIFF came to be known as

By Robert Kinsler The lineup for Coachella 2020 reveals that Goldenvoice – creators of the annual twoweekend event held at the Empire Polo Field in Indio – continues to challenge and propel discerning concertgoers into the future with a diverse and exciting cast of artists.

Weekend One of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival will be held April 10-12, 2020, with Weekend Two of the event to follow with the same schedule of artists set to perform April 17-19, 2020.

The hard-rocking Rage Against the Machine will

headline on both Fridays of Coachella fest while rapper Travis Scott will take the main stage on Saturday nights and hip hop artist Frank Ocean will wrap things up with his appearance on Sunday nights.

Digging deeper, the range of artists set to perform at Coachella ranges from celebrated Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke and English indie rockers Friendly Fires to pop singer Carly Rae Jepsen, South Korean K-pop superstars BIGBANG, English synth-pop band Hot Chip and record producer/DJ Calvin Harris. Los Angeles-

the preeminent foreign film festival in North America. With its huge success emphasis over the last ten years has switched to focusing on films being produced from countries all over the globe.

Recently English speaking films have been the opening night favorites. But the 2020 festival programming

committee honored its roots by selecting a foreign language picture to open the festival with the screening of the Italian film “An Almost Ordinary Summer”, starring no one I have ever seen or heard of before. I thought I felt a cool, omen-like chill, pass through my body when I read of their decision.

Setting a tone for future

An early look at Coachella 2020

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A view of Coachella in April 2019. Photo: Robert Kinsler

festivals depends on opening night buzz, acceptance, enjoyment and the priceless power of word of mouth praise.

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PSIFF Opening Night

The Steed movie group, Julie Thoummavong, Wil Masisak,co-producer, Erdenebileg Actress-director-producer Naomi Lisner, Adrian Bernom, writer and producer with Ganbold-Director, Delgertsetseg Baijamts-producer, Actor Belgutei Erdenebileg, PSIFF Artistic Director Lili Rodriquez at the afterparty. Photo by Pat Krause Trevor Doyle-producer, and Alexa Khan-producer. Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Palm Springs International Film Festivals, PSIFF, opening night film was held at the Richard Center for Performing Arts, Palm Springs High School, on January 3rd, the day after the big PSIFF Gala. This is the Kick-off Start to the 31st Annual Festival.

The Film this year was, An Almost Ordinary Summer,.

This Film is an Italian farce about how a family vacation turns upside down when their 2 older Grandfathers break

the news they plan to marry at this late stage of their lives.

This of course causes much hysteria among the family members. I asked filmgoers about the Film, and many had diverse opinions, citing OKs, Not so good, and loved it.

All people with tickets to the Film are allowed to go to the Palm Springs Art Museum for the biggest afterparty of the week. Spencers Restaurant served a fantastic meal for everyone. There was a massive table with 4 whole

legs of beef to carve for sandwiches. Cheese, crackers, and fruit were at the center with refreshment bars set up at the back. Waiters and waitresses walked around with trays of appetizers filled with shrimp, salmon on a cracker, meatballs,small sausages in a bun, and more. There were several buffet tables set up in a smaller area with salads, pasta, rolls, and again more.

No one should have gone hungry. Guests found seating all over the city, which was the

central part of the Museum while listening to flute music.

Opening night film is usually sold out as the price of a ticket entitles them to attend this fabulous afterparty. There is a Valet service to park your car so guests could walk the stairs to the party. The Museum has opened its doors for this party for years and does a great job while guests can walk around and peruse all the beautiful art the Museum has to offer.

Hundreds of people filled the whole area again this year, and

all had big smiles on their faces.

Local Palms Springs Officials and the Film’s Director walked the Red Carpet before the showing of the Film. It was a treat to see the staff of the Film, “ The Steed” arrive dressed in the beautiful and colorful costumes portrayed in their movie. The Director, Producers, and a young child actor came to the Red Carpet to promote their movie. A great start to a wonderful PSIFF event again this year.

Variety Awards Luncheon 2020 Story and Photos by Pat Krause Variety always holds a luncheon to honor Actors and Directors for their films. The luncheon is by invitation only, and several hundred people come to be a part of this awards ceremony. The Variety Creative Impact Awards and 10 Directors to Watch event is always held the day after the Palm Springs International Film Festival, PSIFF, gala. This is an extraordinary luncheon that honors some of the top names in the film industry by Variety and also acknowledges some up and coming talent in the directorial part of film making.

Movie icon Robert De Niro was honored with the Variety Creative Impact in Acting Award for his role in the movie,

The Irishman. The award was presented by another famous name, director Martin Scorsese. They have worked together on many films, and Scorsese said he hopes there will be many more films they make together. Todd Phillips was given the Variety Creative Impact in Directing Awards, which is a very high honor for directing. His award was presented by actor Joaquin Phoenix. Lena Waithe was awarded the Variety Creative Impact in Producing Award and was presented by AT&T with presenter Cynthia Erivo.

Variety’s 10 directors to watch included, Esteban Arango for “Blast Beat,” Nicholas Bedos for “La Belle Epoque” and Radha Blank for “The 40 Year

Old Version”. Janisza Bravo for “Zola,” Mati Diop for “Atlandics,” Rupert Goold for “Judy,” Ladi Ly for “Les Miserables:, Shannon Murphy for “Baby Teeth,” Chase Palmer for the film “Naked Singularity” and Nicole Riegel for the film “Holler.” This luncheon puts the spotlight on all these new and exciting Directors.

Other guests included Variety members Michelle Sobrino, Claudia Eller, and Steve Gaydos, PSIFF Chairman Harold Matzner with Lorene Seafaria from “Hustlers” and Toby Wallace from “The Society.” Also, actor Udo Kier who got a Star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars that afternoon. Other actors and local dignitaries arrived to see the Awards being given.

Mary Jane Dante, Honoree actor Robert De Niro, Actor Michael Dante, and Janee Pennington. Photo by Pat Krause

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Actor Joaquin Phoenix and Honoree director Todd Phillips.

Photo by Pat Krause Actor Michael Dante and his wife spoke to Robert De Niro, who he had met years before.

Again the honorees, directors,

and presenters walked a Red Carpet for photographers and TV interviewers before heading to the luncheon.

Actress Cynthia Erivo and Honoree producer Lena Waithe. Photo by Pat Krause January 8, 2020

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How to get off on the Right Foot for the New Year

By Janice Gough Many times, we may forget to take the time to reflect on the past year and to establish where we want the new year to guide us. The New year brings us back at ground Zero. It is a unique dynamic. Some of us get it and relish the chance to start over and accomplish things we’ve never done before while measuring ourselves against past years. While others may look at the New Year as a fresh start and completely forget what came before since we want to be positive about the future. I offer these quotes as “food for thought.”

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• “We face the future fortified with the lessons we have learned from the past. It is today that we must create the world of the future.” Spinoza • “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift.” Dale Carnegie To grow, we must understand History, even in our own lives. Whether you are running a country or improving your life or business, understanding what caused us not to succeed will help us set our course for the future. Mistakes and Failures create Wisdom, which can only be learned and help to develop our ability to become stronger leaders.

We are facing a New Year and new and better choices. Now, here’s the real question; What will you be doing to get 2020 to become more successful in achieving your goals and dreams?

We have the opportunity to achieve a completely different outcome for 2020.

The past year was a tough year for many of us. This Era of time, is a swift-moving, demanding, and a fastchanging period. You are not alone in having the feeling of being overwhelmed. Holidays

created more work for our overloaded agendas. This new Era requires us to be multitaskers. We must learn new technologies, new products, new laws, regulations, and legislation, and keep all the commitments that need your business or personal life to be sustainable…we are all under pressure.

Unlike the Past, Our lives are not solely contained in one community. No matter where you live, you are likely required to travel to create opportunities for your business and personal life.

For the New Year, I wish to provide some strategies that can be used to ensure your new direction. By establishing a new Road map for the future, you can move forward with renewed energy and commitment to yourself and your goals.

1. Write down your unfinished goals.

First, take the time to write down all of the things you may have been missed. We all have things that we planned to do and may not have fully accomplished. To change anything in your life, you must first take 100% responsibility for everything in it. Then, list the reasons why you didn’t

fully achieve the results you intended for each of the things on your list. This list will aid in developing new plans and ideas to change conditions and improve outcomes.

2. Reflect on the goals you accomplished.

After you have this list and reasons, make another list of all that you did accomplish in the past year in all the different areas of your life. Write down even the smallest wins and the progress you’ve made toward the bigger goals, also if they aren’t fully accomplished yet.

Maybe you cleaned out the clutter in your garage, reorganized your office, or developed a new skill that is bringing you closer to your bigger goals. Twelve months is a significant amount of time and each day, in itself, and holds a small victory. This list will likely be much longer than the one you previously made.

When you have both lists in front of you, a few things will happen: First, you are going to see how you have room to improve for this year. You may even feel a sense of renewed energy to create plans for how to better approach those unfinished goals. View this list as things you now have in your power

to improve this year to achieve your big overarching goals.

By viewing the list of goals you have accomplished, it will inspire you to work smarter, not longer. Then it will enable you to set your Road map for the future while providing a sense of closure for the past year.

This process of self-reflection is critical to your ongoing success in the year to come.

3. Turn your attention to the coming year.

Rededicate yourself to leaving behind any feelings of regret and turn your attention toward creating more time and success in all areas of your life. Then, Recognize the Power of your Potential.

Janice Gough is a Financial Advisor in Palm Springs. Since 1978, Gough Ins. & Financial Svcs.

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2020 Girl Scout Cookie Season Launches with New Cookies

By Desert Star Staff Today, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. (G.S.U.S.A.) launches the 2020 Girl Scout Cookie season, when Girl Scouts across the United States become entrepreneurs as they earn money to power their leadership opportunities and adventures. This season, G.S.U.S.A. announces two sweet new ways to celebrate young female leaders: refreshed packaging reflecting the amazing experiences cookie earnings make possible for girls, and a new lemon cookie available in select areas.

The Girl Scout Cookie Program teaches girls about entrepreneurship as they have fun learning essential skills like money management, public speaking, and decision making, which set them up for a lifetime of success. Nine in ten Girl Scouts say the cookie program has built their entrepreneurship skills and their interest in pursuing entrepreneurship as a career path—so every cookie purchase is an investment in the world-changing business leaders of tomorrow. What’s more, every purchase stays local to power amazing experiences and leadership opportunities for girls in communities across the United States.

G.S.U.S.A.’s refreshed cookie packaging (with the same great taste!) continues to emphasize what the cookie

program is all about, and the updated images feature current Girl Scouts taking part in a diverse range of experiences available to members—from adventure-packed camping and canoeing to exploring space science and designing robots, to taking action to improve their communities. Every purchase of Girl Scout Cookies makes experiences like these possible for girls in your local community.

The new Girl Scout Cookie is Lemon-Ups, a crispy lemon cookie baked with messages inspired by Girl Scout entrepreneurs. “I am a gogetter” and “I am an innovator” are among the eight phrases that bring the experience of Girl Scouting to life. The variety replaces the Savannah Smiles® cookie in markets where it was offered, joining the national lineup that also includes the Lemonades® cookie, savory slices of shortbread with lemonflavored icing. Each of the two varieties is provided in select Girl Scout council markets, ensuring all consumers have access to a delicious lemon Girl Scout Cookie for as long as supplies last.

“Everyone loves Girl Scout Cookies—but the program is about so much more than cookies,” said GSUSA CEO Sylvia Acevedo. “Girls learn about entrepreneurship as they run their cookie businesses. The important business and financial literacy skills girls learn through January 8, 2020

the program are proven to build their leadership skills and position them for success in the future.

When you purchase cookies, you are helping girls power their Girl Scout experience, and you’re supporting female entrepreneurs.”

Girl Scout Cookies can only be purchased from a registered Girl Scout. To find Girl Scouts selling cookies near you, visit www.girlscoutcookies.org or use the official Girl Scout Cookie Finder app, free on iOS and Android devices.

We’re Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. We’re 2.5 million strong— more than 1.7 million girls and 750,000 adults who believe in the power of every G.I.R.L. (Gogetter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader) to change the world.

Our extraordinary journey began more than 100 years ago with the original G.I.R.L., Juliette Gordon “Daisy” Low. On March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia, she organized the very first Girl Scout troop, and every year, we’ve honored her vision and legacy, building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.

We’re the preeminent leadership development organization for girls. And with programs from coast to coast and across the globe, Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success. To volunteer, reconnect, donate, or join, visit www.girlscouts.org.

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2020 Legislative Session to Again Focus on Education

By Desert Star Staff SANTA FE, N.M. -- New Mexico is losing experienced educators every day, according to the president of the state’s teachers’ union, who says steps to increase school funding must be a priority in the 2020 Legislature.

Mary Parr-Sanchez, newlyelected to head the National Education Association-New Mexico, was a Las Cruces middle-school teacher for 25 years. She said New Mexico took “baby steps” in 2019 to address long-term funding for education, and lawmakers need to do more if the state hopes to retain experienced classroom personnel.

“Because it is wearing out our experienced educators,” Parr-Sanchez said, “especially in the area of bilingual education.”

She said many bilingual teachers leave to find

employment in other states that pay more. New Mexico’s public school system consistently ranks at the bottom among states, and was found by the courts to be “constitutionally negligent” in providing adequate funding, in a ruling on the Yazzie-Martinez lawsuit.

After the lawsuit, the New Mexico Legislature in 2019 appropriated an additional almost $500 million for the state’s Public Education Department - money largely available due to the state’s booming oil and gas industry.

Parr-Sanchez said the oil and gas windfall was a boost, but noted it may not last.

“I feel an urgency that we get different funding streams, because oil and gas is a ‘boom-and-bust’ economy, and we can’t run our schools in that kind of funding situation,” she said.

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has said she hopes to get $35 million approved this legislative session to offer students free in-state college tuition. (LeoFontes/Pixabay) A new funding measure, House Bill 83, has already been filed for the upcoming legislative session, which

begins January 17. The governor has said she plans to prioritize the bill, which would appropriate $320 million from

the state’s General Fund to start a new Early Childhood Education and Care Fund.

Caroline Wozniacki and Serena Williams team up to win first doubles match

By Desert Star Staff Former world number one players Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki have begun their 2020 seasons in

style, teaming up to win their first doubles match at the ASB Classic in Auckland.

The newly emerged doubles pair, who have never

played together before, cruised to a confident 6-2,64 victory against Japanese opponents Nao Hibino and Makoto Ninomiya.

Williams, who has won 23 Grand Slam titles, hasn’t played doubles with anyone other than her sister Venus since 2015.

She proved that she is in excellent physical shape, however, astounding her Japanese rivals with her trademark powerful serves.

Prominent Danish player Wozniacki, who announced her plans to retire following the conclusion of seasonopening Grand Slam the Australian Open, said she was happy to share the court with her friend Williams.

Round 1 doubles victory with my bff, can you tell we had fun — Caroline Wozniacki “It’s amazing to be able to share the court with Serena,” Wozniacki said. “Every time I missed, she was like: ‘You

did a great job!’ I’m hard on myself so I was like: ‘I need to play with you all the time!’”

“It doesn’t seem like she hasn’t played in a long time because she played unbelievably,” Williams said.

It was a straight sets victory as Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki teamed up for the first time.

“It’s cool. I can’t let the rest of both of our amazing careers go without playing with her. With her doing so well as a Grand Slam champion and a long-time No. 1 for so long, of course I want to share the court with her.”

Both players will also take part in singles matches, with top-seeded Williams taking on Camilia Giorgi of Italy and Wozniacki playing New Zealand wildcard Paige Hourigan.

Oil rallies & gold hits 7-year high as tensions flare in the Middle East

By Desert Star Staff The escalating situation in the region following the assassination of a top Iranian military commander has given the yellow metal its highest rates in nearly seven years and raised oil to prices last seen in mid-2019.

Gold, which is considered a safe-haven investment amid political and economic turmoil, gained around 1.5 percent on Monday. At one point, the precious metal hit $1,579.55 per ounce, the highest price since April 2013. As of 08:07am GMT, it was already down to $1,571.95 per ounce - still around 1.3 percent more than in the previous session.

Rising US-Iran tensions could further boost gold prices, according to Goldman Sachs’

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projections. “All in all, we stick with our three, six and 12-month forecast of $1,600/ toz (per troy ounce) but see upside risks if geopolitical tensions worsen,” its strategist said in a note Monday.

Another precious metal, palladium, also rallied on Monday as it reached a record price of $2,011.48 an ounce, according to Reuters.

Crude prices have been on the rise since the news broke of Qassem Soleimani’s death in a US airstrike in Baghdad last week. Oil experienced further gains on Monday amid fears that a conflict in the Middle East could disrupt global oil supplies.

The US benchmark was up 2 percent, trading at $64.32 per barrel - its highest level

since April. Futures of global benchmark Brent climbed more than 2.3 percent and topped $70 per barrel, reaching a peak not seen since May. The last time both Brent and WTI posted such substantial gains was in September when an attack on energy giant Saudi Aramco’s infrastructure temporarily halved the kingdom’s oil production.

Washington and Tehran traded threats over the weekend, with US President Donald Trump vowing to respond in a “disproportionate manner” should Iran “strike any US person or target.” He also said that the US could strike 52 Iranian targets, including cultural sites, should Iran attempt to revenge for Soleimani’s assassination.

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Kirk Cousins fires back at critics after Minnesota Vikings stun New Orleans

By Desert Star Staff Despite being written off as a quarterback who never delivered on the big occasion, Minnesota Vikings star Kirk Cousins led his unfancied side to a 26-20 overtime win over the New Orleans Saints in the NFL Wild Card Playoffs.

Cousins made the decisive move in overtime as he drove the Vikings downfield and hit star wide receiver Adam Thielen with a huge 43yard pass to set up the gamewinning touchdown pass to tight end Kyle Rudolph.

Cousins completed 19 of 31 passes for 242 yards and the crucial overtime touchdown, but the doubters were out in force after the Vikings let a 20-10 lead slip, like New Orleans, spurred on by a raucous home crowd, battled back to take the game into overtime.

Cousins goes deep to Thielen for a gain of 43 yards!

But with the stakes at their highest, and with the spotlight firmly on the much-maligned Cousins, the Vikings rallied to claim the overtime victory and power into the divisional round of the NFL Playoffs.

After the game, Rudolph paid tribute to his teammates – and his oft-criticized quarterback – saying: “Nobody gave us a chance to win here today except everybody in our organization.

“They (the Saints) brought all pressure, and Kirk made a great throw. I’m proud of Kirk, blocking out the noise and coming down here and playing huge all game.”

And former Washington Redskins quarterback Cousins, whose famous backstage roar at a reporter: “You like that?!” was one of

the most notable moments during his time in the U.S. capital, reprised the moment during his locker-room speech after the win.

“That’s how we’ve won

all year – team!” he told his elated teammates after the game, before saying: “I’ve got three words for you: You like that?!”

“I got 3 words for you:

YOU LIKE THAT!?”Gotta — FOX Sports The Vikings will now move on to face the NFC’s numberone seed, the San Francisco 49ers, in the divisional round.

FBI conducted record number of gun sale background checks

By Desert Star Staff The FBI carried out a record 28 million background checks on firearms purchases in 2019, as Americans rushed to buy weapons amid calls for tougher gun laws.

According to FBI data,

28,369,750 background checks were performed in 2019, smashing the previous record of 27 million in 2016.

The agency ran 202,465 checks on Black Friday alone.

The Christmas period was a festive one for firearms

does not directly correlate with weapons sales, the FBI cautioned. Some states, for example, carry out checks for concealed-carry permits, for example, and the figures don’t account for multiple weapons purchased at once.

Nevertheless, it is the most reliable indicator of nationwide gun sales that exists.

Firearms sales typically spike when gun owners feel like their Second Amendment rights are threatened.

Though President Trump has been a vocal proponent of gun rights, his opponents spent 2019 pushing the opposite message.

Every Democratic candidate for next year’s election has promised to restrict gun rights in some retailers, with just under three manner, with Texas Rep. million checks carried out in Beto O’Rourke proposing December, the second-highest a mass confiscation of month since the National AR- and AK-style rifles in Instant Criminal Background September, shortly before Check System began in 1998. dropping out of the race.

The number of O’Rourke’s fellow background checks performed Democrats, Joe Biden

and Kamala Harris, then announced that they too would introduce their own mandatory buyback schemes.

The following month saw the third-highest number of checks in the whole year.

“Americans are choosing to invest their hard-earned dollars in their ability to exercise their rights and buy the firearms they want before gun control politicians attempt to regulate away that ability,” a spokesman for the National Shooting Sports Foundation told the Associated Press in December.

Though violent crime has decreased by more than 50 percent since the early 1990s, mass shootings continue to make gun control a headline issue in the US. Last year saw a number of high-profile slayings, including two shootings in Texas in August that left 30 people dead, a massacre in Virginia Beach that killed 13, and a bloodbath at a nightclub in Dayton, Ohio, that killed nine.

Gov. Gordon Tackles Electric Vehicle Grid for Mountain States

By Desert Star Staff JACKSON, Wyo. Wyoming and other western mountain states are pressing ahead with a joint effort to deploy electric vehicle charging stations along interstate corridors and state highways.

Alicia Cox, executive director of the YellowstoneTeton Clean Cities Coalition, says rural states such as Wyoming face unique challenges where people can travel hundreds of miles without reaching a city with charging stations.

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and important that these states are all working together to ensure that we’re going to have stations deployed at the distance that we need them to allow for people to move throughout our region on all electric,” she states.

Gov. Mark Gordon recently signed a memorandum of understanding to advance the infrastructure project, joining governors from Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah.

The goal is to bring in a mix of public and private investors to make it possible

for electric vehicles to travel seamlessly both within and among mountain states.

Cox says what began as a high-end consumer market, with first adopters buying high-priced Teslas, will continue to become more mainstream. She says the trend across the automotive industry shows that electric vehicles are here to stay.

More popular pickup trucks and SUV electrics are headed to market, and some manufacturers already have switched to electric for all new models.

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“So we know that’s where the industry is going,” she states. “And so eventually, everyone is going to benefit from the infrastructure that’s getting in place now.”

Cox says the multistate partnership will not only improve air quality by

eliminating tailpipe pollution, the project should also boost local economies by ensuring that visitors continue to make Wyoming, with its national parks and recreation areas, a vacation destination for years to come.

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Buttigieg in NH: Trump Targets on Iran Won’t Deter Regime

Former Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Ind. is currently in fourth place in the latest national Democratic Party primary opinion polls. (Kevin Bowe/Public News Service)

By Desert Star Staff WOLFEBORO, N.H. -- At a weekend campaign event in Wolfeboro, Democratic Party presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg said President Donald Trump’s mention of having Iranian targets already

picked out probably won’t prevent military conflict.

On Saturday, Trump noted on Twitter that the United States has targeted “52 Iranian sites” that could be hit if Iran strikes Americans or American assets in

response to the killing of Qasem Soleimani, a top Iranian general, in a U.S. airstrike.

Buttigieg, who served as a military intelligence officer in Afghanistan, had some strong words about Trump’s latest tweet.

“In a culture of martyrdom, it seems unlikely that that’s much of a deterrent,” he said.

“We’ve got to be smart. We’ve got to understand what we’re up against. And we’ve got to think through not just the immediate, but the second and third-order effects of anything that the United States does.”

Buttigieg said Middle East tensions could easily reach a point that the U.S. can’t control. He said he’s concerned about what he terms a “low level of confidence in the strategic thinking of the current White House,” and thinks Congress needs to be consulted before actions of war. He did not comment on whether he agrees with the decision to kill Soleimani.

Buttigieg also shared some insights from a year on the campaign trail in New Hampshire. He said the voters he’s meeting in this early primary state take their responsibility seriously

and inspire him not to pursue politics as usual.

“I’m getting deep, searching questions about America’s role in the world, about how to unify a divided country, about how to make sure that we’re able to open up a new era that’s going to be better than the last one,” he said. “Not just how to beat this president, but replace him with something that’s going to lead this nation in the right direction.

“It’s a very serious, very healthy conversation,” he added. “I’ve been really honored to be part of it.”

Buttigieg said he supports nonpartisan redistricting, as well as getting rid of the Electoral College.

While opinion polls show Buttigieg narrowly leading the Democratic primary race in New Hampshire, he has fallen behind in national polls. The New Hampshire primary is Feb. 11.

‘We are trying to prevent open war,’ Iraqi PM tells US ambassador

By Desert Star Staff Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi has told US ambassador Matthew Tueller that Baghdad is doing all it can to prevent “descent into open war” as tensions flare over the US killing of top Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani.

Speaking at a meeting with Tueller in the Iraqi capital on Monday, Abdul-Mahdi said his government’s policy has “always been to have relations with all sides.” He said Iraq wants to build its relations with other countries on “cooperation, mutual respect, and protection

of foreign sovereignty,” adding that a strong Iraqi government is in “everyone’s interest”in the region.

The PM also “stressed the importance of mutual cooperation” on implementing foreign troop withdrawal, according to a statement released by his office.

The meeting comes after US President Donald Trump warned Iraq that it should brace for “very big” sanctions “like they’ve never seen before.”

That warning followed the passing of a non-binding resolution in the Iraqi parliament on Sunday asking the government to expel foreign

troops by canceling a request for military assistance from the US-led coalition. On Monday, Abdul-Mahdi said the US and Iraq must also work together to implement the withdrawal of foreign troops from the country.

Trump has claimed the US will not leave Iraq unless Baghdad “pays it back” for the “extraordinarily expensive” air base which it built there.

Tensions have mounted between Washington and Baghdad since the drone strike which killed Soleimani along with several Iraqi militia leaders last week, provoking rage in Tehran and the promise of revenge against the US.

2019 was year of most US mass murders ever – study

By Desert Star Staff Among the records the US set in 2019 was a sad and disturbing one. It was the

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year with the most incidents of mass killing since media and scholars started keeping track, according to a new study.

There were 211 victims in 41 mass killings this year, according to the database maintained by the Associated Press, USA Today and Northeastern University in Boston. By their definition, a mass murder is any incident in which four or more people die, excluding the perpetrator.

It is the largest number of mass killings since the two news organizations and the university started tracking them in 2006, when they recorded 38 incidents. They say “other research” going back to the 1970s shows no other year that can compare, either.

“This seems to be the age of mass shootings,” James Densley, a criminologist and professor at Metropolitan State University in Minnesota, told AP. In 33 instances, firearms were the weapon of choice, January 8, 2020

followed by knives and axes.

In two cases, the perpetrators set a mobile home on fire, killing the people inside.

Nine of the mass killings happened in a public place. Most of the incidents involved people who knew each other, either as family members or coworkers, and drug and gang violence.

Nearly half of US states experienced a mass killing, including big cities like New York City (population: 8.4 million) and small towns like Elkmont, Alabama (population: 470). Though it has the strictest gun laws in the country, California led the count with eight.

The deadliest incident happened in August, when 21-year-old Patrick Crusius shot and killed 22 people inside an El Paso, Texas Walmart.

He said he wanted to kill as many “Mexicans” as possible, according to his confession.

The Gun Violence Archive (GVA), a group tracking all firearm injuries and deaths, has put the number of 2019 mass murders at 30 and mass shootings at 404; however, its methodology tracks incidents in which no one was killed, so the figures do not lend themselves to easy comparison.

One small bit of silver lining is that while the number of incidents in 2019 was the highest, 2017 has held on to the record for the number of victims: 224 people lost their lives in mass killings that year, including 58 in the Las Vegas country concert massacre.

Stephen Paddock’s motive for targeting the event remains a mystery to this day. www.desertstarweekly.com

Resolve to Make Real Nutrition a New Year Priority

By Desert Star Staff A new year signals a chance to renew your commitment to healthier eating, but many of the most popular diets, like the keto diet and paleo diet, eliminate entire food groups, which can cause you to fall short on nutrients you need.

For example, a study in the “Journal of Clinical Lipidology” suggests low-carb diets may not have meaningful long-term benefits for weight or heart health compared to other diets and could actually restrict foods that are good for your heart.

This new year, instead of jumping on restrictive diet bandwagons, focus instead on consuming real, wholesome foods you can still enjoy, like dairy milk, that deliver benefits backed by decades of research.

Consider these tips for incorporating nutrient-rich foods into a few trending diets to make them work for you.

Intermittent Fasting: Skipping meals could do more harm than good if you’re not getting the nutrients you need to be your best. A better bet: balanced, flavorful meals that

incorporate multiple food groups. If you really want to try intermittent fasting, consider not eating past a certain time in the evening so you can “fast” throughout the night, and make sure to eat a nourishing breakfast in the morning, like oatmeal made with real milk, topped with fruit and a handful of nuts.

Plant-Packed Plates: If you’re considering a vegetarian or plant-based diet in the new year, it’s important to pack the right nutrients into your meatless meals, particularly protein, calcium, vitamin D and vitamin B12. Make sure you’re getting enough by enjoying a variety of plantbased foods like beans, nuts, fruits and vegetables along with some other thoughtfully chosen options. Real dairy milk is a good choice in a vegetarian diet, providing as much as eight times more protein than many non-dairy milk alternatives. Each 8-ounce glass is also a source of vitamin D, and an excellent source of calcium and vitamin B12.

Focus On Fats: If you’re keeping closer tabs on your fat intake, it’s important to choose

Photo courtesy of Getty Images the right ones and know that a growing body of evidence suggests not all saturated fats are the same. For example, whole milk, which has more dairy fat than skim or low-fat varieties, may actually help raise “good” cholesterol and could be considered part of a diet that’s also good for your heart, according to research in the “European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.”

Scientists discover new neural activity

By Desert Star Staff Scientists have discovered

a new form of brain activity related to how cells process

information. The incredible find suggests our brains

Calorie Conscious: Monitoring the calories you consume versus the calories you burn through exercise and everyday activity can help manage the fuel your body needs. When you consistently burn more calories than you eat, you are more likely to effectively lose weight.

However, that doesn’t mean you have to forgo all your favorite foods. For example,

when it comes to dairy, swapping full-fat options for skim or low-fat alternatives is one way to receive the same nutrient package with less fat and calories.

Make better nutritional balance a priority this new year and find more advice and recipes at MilkLife. com. Family Features

might be even more powerful than previously thought, according to the team.

The new research, conducted by German and Greek scientists and published in Science, centers on signals sent and received by the ends of neurons, known as ‘dendrites.’ The information passed by these parts of the brain is key to how the organ decides subsequent actions.

Working with slices of human brain tissue, the team found unexpectedly complex electrical activity in the dendrites of human pyramidal neurons.

Modeling this activity then showed that single neurons were capable of solving computational problems which were thought to need

a lot more brain power.

“The dendrites are central to understanding the brain because they are at the core of what determines the computational power of single neurons,”said study co-author Matthew Larkum, a neuroscientist at Humboldt University of Berlin. “There was a ‘eureka’ moment when we saw the dendritic action potentials for the first time.”

Little is currently known about how dendrites operate in other species, or if this kind of high-computational activity is uniquely human. However, it’s incredibly difficult to record dendrite activity in humans or animals while they’re alive, and Larkum says more research is needed to fill in these blanks.

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US to hit ‘actual decision-makers’ behind attacks on American targets

By Desert Star Staff Washington has apparently decided to further raise the stakes in the already potentially explosive conflict with Iran, with Mike Pompeo saying the US will continue to target the “masterminds” plotting attacks against Americans.

The US will continue to “respond with lawful strikes” targeting “actual decisionmakers” if it perceives a danger to any American targets, the secretary of state said. The remarks came as he continued to defend the www.desertstarweekly.com

assassination of Iranian Quds Force commander Major General Qassem Soleimani, which was ordered by President Donald Trump.

Pompeo maintained that Washington had “all the authority” to do what it had done, but added that the White House would keep Congress informed about developments in the Middle East from now on. His view on the “legality” of the American strikes on Iraqi soil was clearly not shared by Baghdad, which even filed a formal complaint about the incident

with the UN secretary-general and the UN Security Council.

He also argued that the killing of Soleimani, which sent shockwaves across both Iran and Iraq, with thousands of people hitting the streets to mourn the slain general and condemn the measures taken by the US, was still the best course of action.

“The intelligence assessment made clear that no action - allowing Soleimani to continue his plotting and his planning, his terror campaign created more risk than taking the action that we took last January 8, 2020

week,” the state secretary told ABC’s ‘This Week.’

In an apparent attempt to calm things down a bit, Pompeo also said that he had “no doubt” the Iranian leadership “understands” Trump’s view of the situation and “gets the message clearly.” So far, however, the attack has only raised hostilities between Washington and Tehran to a whole new level.

Iran called the American strike “an act of international terrorism” and vowed revenge. Both sides are now

trading threats, with a senior commander of Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guards Corps claiming that up to 35 “vital” US and Israeli targets are within Iran’s reach. At the same time, Trump threatened to strike 52 Iranian sites should Tehran follow up on its revenge plans - adding later that “brand new” American military hardware worth trillions of dollars would head Iran’s way in the event of retaliatory action.

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JANUARY 8 – 14, 2020 ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST BY RISA D’ANGELES

ARIES

your Soul ruler, retrogrades this year. All values will be This is your year of success assessed and change. Family and leadership in the world relationships re-evaluated, new opportunities, recognitions you realize all experiences and responsibilities. Things with the family taught you wonderful! You may initiate how to be independent and new work, a vocation or self-reliant. Relationship avocation, create events interactions become better, that wow the competition, kinder, more meaningful and achieving much in creativity, wiser. It’s time to go out and writing and relationships. All will about in the public again. demand commitment, order, efficiency, discipline, right CANCER management and above all Goodwill. There may be travel, This year it’s good to pay writing and publishing, religion attention to the moon’s and a new state of spirituality. movements. Your moods Everyone will want to be reflect its ups and downs, you conquering the world! dark to crescent to full to dark again. When we study TAURUS and observe astrology we learn more about ourselves.

As Aries continues to climb Earth reflects the heavens. the ladder, you will continue Studying the heavens helps to build and form future us understand that nothing foundations. And what you in our world is personal. build eventually becomes Interactions may change visible to the world. You will between intimates and close work hard and see significant friends. Try new ways of outcomes. Unexpected communication. Begin gently, gifts may be given. Craft a and observe the responses. personal thank you. Important life projects come into view LEO and important decisions will need to be made. Careful with It’s important in the new year relationships. Slow repressed to focus on daily rhythms. anger does not work. Your Following nature’s rhythms life will continue to change. is a way of simplifying one’s This began last year. Change life, bringing clarity and is exciting. Have courage. comprehension. Rhythm means scheduling around activities needed rather than GEMINI time. Then a patterned flow You will be called upon to emerges that supports all have patience, cooperation livingness. Whenever the and diplomacy this year rhythm falls off, re-set the new as you encounter rather rhythms the next day. Allow temperamental people, each day to begin with the places and things. Especially Sun rising (Sun Salutation) and in relationships. Venus, end with sunset. That’s when

the devas are out and about, seeing that the day was good.

VIRGO “We welcome the new year, of things that have never been.”(Rilke). For Virgos, a new level of creativity and inner connectivity will emerge.

Activities that increase creativity – listen to a little music, read a little poetry, look at a bit of art each day.

Then worldly cares won’t hide the beauty of nature and the beauty of the Soul.

“The oak sleeps in the acorn, the bird nestles in the egg and in the vision of the Soul, an angel stirs.”(Napoleon Hill). Draw these.

LIBRA The new year of 2020 is finally here. And it’s the Year of the Art of Living, of harmony, beauty, balance and poise.

These are your virtues. A new reality lies ahead. The past is over. What will be, will be.

Keep the essence of who you are close to your heart.

Enjoy all that is living around you. What is your vision for the new year? What are your hopes, wishes and dreams?

Seek more times of rest.

As you rest goodness and wisdom come forth (Steiner).

SCORPIO It’s not what we teach that others learn from. It’s what we are, how we act, and what we have become that others learn from. So, in this new year, we begin where we are.

We do the best we can. And

we use all the gifts, talents & resources we have. We only have each moment in time.

Let’s begin right now. Scale back if necessary. And that is always necessary. Then we begin to build back up from there. A new template for the new era emerges.

SAGITTARIUS This is the year of self-care.

The beginning of your journey of a thousand miles. You are to be the integrity others seek, a lantern providing light and truth for the world. You are to shine brightly with your values and virtues. And know that an empty lantern can provide no light. What fuels you?

What allows yourself to shine brightly? You are to “build a lighted house & therein dwell.”

For self and then for all others.

CAPRICORN It’s best not to aim for perfection. It’s best to aim for connection. That keeps you and others balanced, in tune, synchronized. Imagination, too, is most important. It goes hand in hand with knowledge.

What do you imagine your new year to be? What would you hope to create and manifest in your new year? All the planets in Capricorn are creating and building a new self (you) around your old self. Creating “all things new”. You are the tarot card called the Star.

this allows for you to be both conservative yet even more experimental. All things change for the better this year – a year of health and happiness, energy and prosperity. You will assess your past as your inner world strengthens. Spirituality, compassion and warmth lead you to a greater aspiration to serve the world and those in need. Interesting friendships form. You experience joy.

Take care of yourself.

PISCES Community and village building, forming and creating will be on your mind throughout the new year.

This past year you sensed something great is coming.

Saturn/Pluto brings an end to the past. This year, the new era begins, with all the Aquarian hopes, wishes and dreams streaming forth. It will be like no other year humanity has experienced. Cherished visions about the future will be set in motion. Be sure to have very competent efficient people helping you. You see the goal and you will reach that goal, as the next goal appears.

Risa D’Angeles is the founder and director of the Esoteric & Astrological Studies Research Institute: Risa’s Esoteric Astrology.

She can be reached at risagoodwill@gmail.com.

AQUARIUS Uranus, the planet that is sideways, which describes you, is in steady Taurus and

Trump threatens Iraq with ‘very big sanctions’

By Desert Star Staff Iraq should brace for sanctions that will make the ones placed on Iran look weak in comparison if it kicks out the US troops without first covering the costs for an airbase, US President Donald Trump said.

“We have a very extraordinarily expensive air base that’s there. It cost billions of dollars to build, long before my time. We’re not leaving unless they pay us back for it,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday.

The punitive measures that the US is ready to slap on its supposed ally in the fight against Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) will be even harsher than the crippling sanctions already in effect against Tehran, the president said.

“If they do ask us to leave, if we don’t do it in a very friendly basis, we will charge them sanctions like they’ve

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never seen before ever.

It’ll make Iranian sanctions look somewhat tame.”

Trump’s warning to Iraq comes after Iraqi MPs passed a non-binding resolution, championed by the country’s caretaker prime minister, asking the Iraqi government to expel foreign troops by cancelling a request for military assistance from the US-led coalition.

The resolution, adopted earlier on Sunday, envisions that some foreign troops might stay in Iraq for training purposes, but the number of foreign instructors deemed necessary should be reported back by the Iraqi authorities.

‘We are not allowed to touch Iran’s cultural sites?

It doesn’t work that way’ Trump also doubled down on his threat to wipe out Iranian cultural sites in retaliation for potential future attacks from Tehran, which has vowed to avenge the assassination

of its top general, Qassem Soleimani, by the US. Accusing Iran of “torturing” and “maiming” American soldiers in suicide attacks and by planting roadside bombs, Trump hinted that attacks on US troops justify potential war crimes – the destruction of a nation’s cultural heritage.

“They’re allowed to kill our people. They’re allowed to torture and maim our people. They’re allowed to use roadside bombs and blow up our people.

And we’re not allowed to touch their cultural sites? It doesn’t work that way.”

Trump’s statement on Saturday that the US might fire upon 52 sites that are important to Iran’s people and culture has courted controversy in the US, with many of the Trump administration’s critics noting that Washington would mimic the methods of its declared adversary, Islamic January 8, 2020

Thursday, the US launched a drone strike at a convoy travelling near Baghdad International Airport, killing State – which is notorious Islamic Revolutionary Guard for damaging and destroying Corps (IRGC) commander globally-significant cultural Qassem Soleimani, along with sites in Syria and Iraq. senior Iraqi militia leaders.

Tensions between the US The murder of Soleimani, and Iran have been mounting who played a key role in the ever since a series of US fight against IS in Syria and airstrikes against the Shia Iraq, has drawn outrage Kataib Hezbollah militia in across Iran and Iraq, with Syria and Iraq on December Tehran vowing to avenge the 29 killed at least 25 fighters, assassination, calling it “an triggering a siege of the US act of international terrorism.”

Embassy in Baghdad that Washington, meanwhile, saw demonstrators chanting insists that Soleimani was “death to America” and setting the mastermind behind a checkpoints on fire. The US spate of attacks on American blamed the showdown at personnel, including at the its diplomatic compound on US Embassy, and says he Tehran and its “proxies.” On was plotting new assaults.

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Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce Are “The Two Popes”

You don’t have to be Catholic to be charmed by Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce in “The Two Popes,” a film about Pope Benedict XVI and the current pope Francis.

And while the film deals with conversations between the two clerics, revealing parts of their lives they regret or wish were different, it is also sprinkled with humor and warm memories of their years of service in the priesthood.

On the sunny side, during a visit with the pope in Rome Francis watches one of Benedict’s favorite TV shows, the Austrian “Kommissar Rex,” about a crime solving dog. Later Francis introduces Benedict to the joys of watching soccer matches on TV. Benedict soon becomes a fan of the sport and even is delighted when Germany defeats Argentina in a match. Such is not the case for Francis, who is devastated when his team loses.

As written by Anthony McCarten (“The Theory of Everything,” “Darkest Hour” and “Bohemian Rhapsody”) we watch a friendship

develop between these two men of God who served Him in different ways.

The film begins in Vatican City as 115 cardinals come together to elect a new pope after the death of John Paul II. The eventual choice is German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (Hopkins). It is obvious that Argentine Cardinal Bergoglio (Pryce) doesn’t want to be considered as a potential candidate and after the choice is made he returns home to Argentina.

At this point the film goes back in time. Francis is young, in love and eager to get married. However things change dramatically following a serious conversation he has with a priest during confession. Whatever was said convinces him to devote his life to God as a priest.

As time goes by, he is loved by his congregation and the priests who serve under him, but things change for everyone when Argentina becomes embroiled in a “dirty war” that endangers the lives of its people. Unfortunately, out of fear Frances does not stand

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audience of one. And I suspect I’m not the Lone Ranger in satire “La Dolce Vita”; birthing a this overall impression. new ,vibrant and exciting Italian Speaking about getting film industry that arrived on lost in translation. The actors American shores with a bang. are speaking and yelling so A lot has changed to world rapidly that the subtitles can’t cinema over the years. I have keep up with the on-screen always been a fan of Italian action and dialogue, not that films. Who could resist the they weren’t trying their best beauty of Sophia Loren, and to communicate. Inane and the gorgeous Gina Lollobrigida? insipid American TV sit-coms Or the insouciance and the also suffer from younger actors smooth roguish charms of all speaking and or screaming comedy genius Marcello at Warp-speed 5. We seem Mastroianni? Certainly not me. to be accepting chaos in But when it comes to our entertainment choices satire, farce, or over-theas well as in our politics. top-comedy situations in Whatever happened to the old lesser hands, I found that the adage of less is sometimes slender thread of believability better? Subtlety lost, is a in the opening night film runaway train; especially selection and what is funny to when one is struggling the average Italian or Italian between English subtitles families; just snapped for me. and passionate and excitable I just couldn’t get on-screen Italian actors. engaged in this silly story “An Almost Ordinary about a seaside summer Summer”, is technically vacation where two middlevery proficient, however, the aged grandfathers – the comedy farce directed by rich, cosmopolitan Tony Simone Godano, falls short and the hunky, blue-collar due to story and plausibility Carlo – announce to their big, issues that get in the way of shocked, families their plan fully embracing the characters to marry, which then erupts and their situations, at least, into class and sexual warfare as viewed through my lenses. from everyone. Frankly, the It would appear these days premise had promise and that world cinema has finally sounded kind of intriguing. succumbed to f-bomb laden Alas, it got lost in translation dialogue and risqué plots between Italian culture and that were once relegated to American expectations “art houses”; a label of which of what’s hilarious for this some readers of a certain Continued from Page 1

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up against the military regime.

To the present day Francis still feels remorse for not having done more to fight against the dictators at the time.

Benedict wishes he had been able to interact more with people. Even in his youth he was an introvert who loved reading and playing the piano more than socializing with others. However he does tell Francis that he did enjoy

age may not be familiar. I support change and inclusion in all aspects of the arts. I just hope it’s tastefully applied as we change as a society.

The PSIFF will continue to screen the more than 180 films from 81 countries throughout the Festival which ends on Sunday, January 12th. That’s enough films to please even the fussiest of film fanatics.

And no passports are required in order to enjoy cultures different from our own.

For ticket information go online to: www.psfilmfest. org or call the box office at 800-898-7256.

music by the Beatles and he can play their music on the piano. And he does.

It is interesting to note how much these two actors resemble the pontiffs they portray. In fact Jonathan Pryce said one of his kids joked with him saying, “Are you sure you’re not really the Pope?”

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Desert Classic Charities Presents $900,000 to 29 CV Charities

Recipient Charities. Photo courtesy of Desert Classic Charities. received grants on Tuesday expressed their appreciation Desert Classic Charities Board of Director’s President John Foster. to Desert Classic Charities, saying the funds provide a Photo courtesy of Desert Classic Charities. vital lifeline for ensuring their

By Desert Star Staff ranged from the Coachella programs to improve lives La Quinta, Calif. – Today, Valley Rescue Mission, can continue to thrive.

Desert Classic Charities Martha’s Village & Kitchen and “Desert Classic Charities’ presented $900,000 to 29 Operation Safe House to the support means we’re able to local non-profit organizations Family YMCA of the Desert, the give our club members and that mentor and serve tens Children’s Discovery Museum, our communities a better and of thousands of children and six Boys & Girls Clubs brighter future,” said Boys & annually or provide aid to those across the Coachella Valley.

Girls Club of Coachella Valley struggling with food insecurity, “Desert Classic Charities is Chief Executive Officer Quinton homelessness, and abuse. proud to continue its sixty-year Egson. “We are proud to serve For 60 years, Desert Classic tradition of giving back to the more than 6,000 children in Charities has championed Coachella Valley this year by Coachella Valley every year.

Coachella Valley charities by awarding more than $900,000 Desert Classic Charities’ grants contributing over $60 million to 29 organizations serving helps the Boys & Girls Club of to help support hundreds of youth and those in need in Coachella Valley build better non-profit organizations that communities across the valley,” futures for youth in our region.” strengthen the quality of life said Desert Classic Charities Coachella Valley Rescue of local children and families President and CEO John Foster. Mission Executive Director Darla across the Coachella Valley.

“We’re honored to support Burkett agreed, saying, “Desert The 29 groups that received Coachella Valley charities that Classic Charities helps make Desert Classic Charities grants are making an instrumental it possible for the Coachella during Tuesday’s annual check change in strengthening the lives Valley Rescue Mission to presentation ceremony at the of local children and families.” provide critical services to the Classic Club in Palm Desert Organizations that homeless, hungry, and hurting

in the valley. With the help of Desert Classic Charities, we are bringing positive changes and transforming countless lives among those who are struggling in the Coachella Valley.”

On Tuesday, 16 non-profit organizations that provide structured programs for children received grants from Desert Classic Charities. They included:

Memorial Foundation for The Ophelia Project Pathfinder Ranch Tools for Tomorrow Pegasus Riding Academy Additionally, the following 13 charities that provide food and shelter for the hungry, homeless, and abused also received grants. They included:

Academy of Musical Coachella Valley Rescue Mission Performance Father’s Heart Ranch Big Brothers Big Sisters F.I.N.D. of The Desert Food Now Boys & Girls Club of Galilee Center Cathedral City Martha’s Village and Kitchen Boys & Girls Club of Coachella Olive Crest Boys & Girls Club of Indio Operation Safe House Boys & Girls Club of La Quinta Shelter from The Storm Boys & Girls Club of Mecca The Well in The Desert Boys & Girls Club of United Cerebral Palsy, Palm Springs Inland Empire Children’s Discovery Museum Loma Linda Children’s Hospital, Coachella Valley Boxing Club Indio Clinic Family YMCA of The Desert Angel View First Tee of the Coachella Valley Children’s Fund The John F. Kennedy

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An early look at Coachella 2020

A huge crowd took in Two Door Cinema Club’s set at Coachella in April 2017. Photo: Greg Noire courtesy of Goldenvoice Continued from Page 1 based quartet Chicano Batman makes an eagerlyawaited return to the event, having last performed in Indio both weekends in 2017.

While Coachella emerged in October 1999 featuring mostly modern and alternative rock artists, the festival has grown into a significant showcase of seemingly all genres of music including Americana, world music, funk, neo-soul, EDM, urban, art

rock, dream pop, and Latin.

One of the most exciting artists slated to perform this year is famed film composer Danny Elfman, who rose to fame in the late 1970s and ‘80s as the leader of genre-defying rock group Oingo Boingo. In fact, Oingo Boingo was a featured artist at the US Festival on May 28, 1983; the US Festival held at Glen Helen Regional Park near Devore, San Bernardino, was a forerunner of Coachella (staged by Apple

co-founder Steve Wozniak and concert promoter Bill Graham in 1982 and 1983).

Elfman’s unique approach with Oingo Boingo was not lost on Hollywood – and since scoring “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” in 1985 – he has gone on to score more than 100 feature films including “Batman,” “Alice in Wonderland,” “Spider-Man,” “Edward Scissorhands” and “Good Will Hunting.”

His greatest achievement may well be the songs and

score for the Tim Burtonproduced 1993 animated masterpiece “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”

In a January 2 post on Twitter, Elfman noted: “Past, Present, and Future!

From Boingo to Batman and Beyond!” hinting at a set that will genuinely surprise.

With Elfman having retired

PSIFF World Premiere, Stage Mother, 2020

Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Palm Springs International Film Festival, PSIFF, holds many world premiere film showings. On Saturday, January 4th, they kept the World Premiere movie, Stage Mother. Artistic Director Lili Rodriguez spoke to a theatre filled audience about how excited she was to get this film here at PSIFF. The Director said he was thrilled that his movie was being shown here and hoped everyone would love the film and give it a high rating for the final PSIFF awards. Sometimes the directors, producers, or actors arrive to promote the film. This was the case for Stage Mother as so many of the films creators were on

hand to walk the Red Carpet.

Actress Jacki Weaver who plays the mother, does a fantastic job as does actors Oscar Moreno and Allister MacDonald. They were present along with the Director, Thom Fitzgerald, writer/producer Brad Hennig and Producer J. Todd Harris and Executive Producer Clay Epstein. World Premieres are a big event for any filmmaker, and to have it shown at a major festival is exciting. Local Drag Queens also came to the Red Carpet in their costumes to promote this movie, which is mainly about Drag Queens and a Baptist mother who inherits her sons Drag Bar. Queens, Bella da Ball, Marina Mac, and Anita Rose posed for

photos before the film. Guests seemed to love the movie as there were screams, clapping, and yelling at the end when film credits rolled.

There was an afterparty at The Saguaro hotel. All ticket holders were allowed at this party. Guests were entertained by two pianists/singers that had them tapping their toes to the music. Drag Queen Sabryna

Williams also was part of the whole entertainment event at this afterparty. Guests were treated to several appetizers and free refreshments at the bar. Movie buffs were able to mingle with the stars of the film and other filmmakers.

After parties are a fun part of the PSIFF as it gets people together to discuss the films they saw and liked or didn’t

from performing typical rock concerts following a high-profile concert at Universal Amphitheatre on Halloween night in 1995, his Coachella sets promise to be very special.

For more information on all things Coachella, visit www.coachella.com.

like. They meet filmmakers from around the world. What an experience for all movie lovers.

On Thursday, the Gayla Party will be held at Toucans Tiki Lounge. On Friday the 10th, the Desert Disco Party afterparty will be held at The Ace Hotel, and the closing night afterparty will be the E qui la Festa! Party at the Agua Caliente Casino.

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We’re saved! Golden Globes serving plant-based meals

By Desert Star Staff The Golden Globes will be serving its first exclusively vegan menu at its ceremony on Sunday night, and many are wondering if it’s another empty, virtue-signaling move from the limousine and private jet loving stars.

The goal of serving an en vogue meatless menu to guests before the televised ceremony is to “send a signal” about the potential dangers of climate change.

“If there’s a way we can, not change the world, but save the planet, maybe we can get the Golden Globes to send a signal and draw attention to the issue about climate change,” Hollywood Foreign Press Association president Lorenzo Soria said in a statement.

“The food we eat, the way we grow the food we eat, the way we dispose of the food is one of the large contributors to the climate crisis.”

Entree items include king oyster mushrooms scallops and wild mushroom risotto. Brussel sprouts and carrots will also be served, and a golden beet soup will be the evening’s appetizer.

There is no official word on whether the food was produced locally or what was used to deliver it. Still, Matthew Morgan, executive chef at The Beverly Hilton, which is where the ceremony takes place, said the dishes were already mostly available. They were vegan options in the past, and Morgan enhanced the recipes for the new, slimmer menu.

The red carpet at the event will also be reused at other events, and water will be served in reusable glass bottles.

The decision to change the menu was made two weeks before the telecast was set to air.

Climate change activist and actor Leonardo DiCaprio — who is up for the Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy award for his work in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood — praised the HFPA on Twitter for their climate-friendly decision.

Thank you HFPA — Leonardo DiCaprio Others were not so celebratory of the decision and saw it as an example of empty and hypocritical activism out of Hollywood, considering the Golden Globes will still take a toll on the environment thanks to the many after-parties and gas-fueled limousine rides to and from the ceremony.

“This will stop all of China’s pollution good job everybody,” commentator Dana Loesch tweeted.

This will stop all of China’s pollution good job — Dana Loesch “It will be interesting to see what modes of transportation will be used to travel to the said event... Golden Globes meals going meatless to raise environmental awareness,” The

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It’d be even more environmentally friendly if they just tweeted a list of — Christine Rousselle Actually, I can’t wait for the Golden Globes this year.

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change!!!!!! I wonder how many of them will arrive in private jets and SUV limousines — Carl Higbie Hollywood award ceremonies are often platforms for virtue-signaling politics. Last year, many celebrities attended the Golden Globes wearing Time’s Up pins in support of the #MeToo movement, which affected many people within the industry. Both men and women wore the pins, including actor James Franco who has faced several allegations of sexual misconduct.

That same year, many female guests wore black outfits to protest the apparent power imbalance in the industry between men and women.

“I think people are aware now of a power imbalance, our own industry. We want to fix then from now,” actress Meryl and it’s something that leads that, and we feel emboldened Streep, who wore black to the to abuse, it has led to abuse in in a thick black line dividing ceremony, told Harper’s Bazaar.

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Modernism Week 2020 Highlights Landscape Design and Outdoor Living

By Desert Star Staff PALM SPRINGS, – Modernism Week, the February festival that highlights midcentury modern architecture, art, interior and landscape design, and vintage culture in the Palm Springs area of Southern California, will offer a series of presentations, book signings and its always-popular Modern Garden Tour, focused on midcentury and contemporary landscape architecture and design. All Modernism Week events are open to the public and tickets are now on sale at modernismweek.com.

Modernism Week will take place February 13-23, 2020.

“Modernism Week’s popular Landscape Design and Outdoor Living series continues to offer exceptional insights into indoor-meetsoutdoor living,” said Paul Ortega, Landscape and Outdoor Living Captain. ”Modernists can attend compelling talks, interact with qualified landscape professionals or participate in the Modern Garden Tour. All of our events bring together ideas, talent, research and practical advice for people who want to know more about authentic California desert living.”

About the 2020 Landscape + Outdoor Living Series

February 19, 1 PM Modern Garden Tour – $75 – Experience and embrace the modern aesthetic of drought tolerant and desertfriendly plants while touring exquisitely designed private modern gardens located in Palm Springs, on our ninth annual Modern Garden Tour.

Come discover a wide range of garden designs from minimal to lush, all using modern materials and plantings. A keepsake brochure and map will be provided at check-in.

February 22, 10 AM – $20 How Sunset Magazine Shaped California and the West – This lively and informative panel discussion details how the Sunset archive was nearly lost to the landfill and about the magazine’s impact on the lifestyle of the American West in the latter half of the 20th century and how it helped cultivate the uniquely modern lifestyle of the West.

If you grew up with Sunset in your home, or even if you’re just curious about one of the key drivers of 20th-century modernism, this event is not to be missed. This event takes place at the Plaza Theatre in Downtown Palm Springs.

The following events will also be offered at Modernism Week’s CAMP Headquarters:

February 14, 9 AM – $12 Renaissance of Urban Public Space: Halprin’s Portland Open Space Sequence – The Halprin Landscape Conservancy’s recently celebrated restoration of the Portland Open Space Sequence and its impact on the emerging Fountain District is the subject of this presentation.

of working directly with Royston on the design of the project and his continued collaboration with the owners through the years.

February 16, 4 PM – $100 Robert Royston in Palm Springs: A Book Signing and Tour of the Circle and Becket House Gardens– A book signing, tour and conversation between JC February 15, 10 AM Miller, author of Robert – 4 PM – $30 Royston, and Palm Springs Ask a Landscape Designer garden owner Brent R. Harris - 30 minutes of advice from about Royston’s final project. a professional landscape designer presented by the February 17, 9 AM – $12 Association of Professional Lockwood de Forest Landscape Designers.

Jr., Santa Barbara ProtoModernist– This talk by Robin February 16, 10:30 AM – $12 Karson will focus primarily on The American Garden at Lockwood de Forest Jr.’s c.

Midcentury – Join Jonathan D. 1926 design for his own house Lippincott as he covers some and garden in Santa Barbara. of the important American landscape architects of the February 17, 10:30 AM – $12 midcentury modern period Welton Becket & Ruth including Thomas Church, Shellhorn: The Commercial & Garrett Eckbo and Dan Kiley. Retail Projects – Landscape architect Kelly Comras, FASLA, February 16, 2 PM – $12 explores the collaboration of Robert Royston- In this architect Welton Becket and talk, JC Miller will present landscape architect Ruth Royston’s work with an Shellhorn on fifteen projects emphasis on his residential that helped put post-war projects, including his final Los Angeles on the map. commission, a series of gardens for the Palm Springs February 19, 9 AM – $12 homes of Brent R. Harris California Post-war and Lisa Meulbroek. Miller Landscape Architecture Today will discuss the experience - Author Jeffrey Head guides

us through a conversation on the influence of modernist landscape architects like Church, Eckbo and Halprin in today’s California landscapes.

February 20, 9 AM – $12 The Backyard, a Biography - Freelance nature writer Denise Maher explores the America backyard in a visual as well as psychological and cultural treatment of outdoor built spaces utilizing Maher’s own catalog of landscape projects as well as underseen images from Julius Schulman’s archive at the Getty Research Institute.

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Modernism Week’s Mission: The mission of Modernism Week is to celebrate and foster appreciation of midcentury architecture and design, as well as contemporary thinking in these fields, by encouraging education, preservation, and sustainable modern living as represented in the greater Palm Springs area. Source: Bob Bogard

Bets begin on when zoo’s beloved tortoise will predict spring’s arrival

By Martín Di Felice A 42-year-old desert tortoise celebrated for her season-changing perception is likely to soon emerge from her winter’s nap at the Living Desert Zoo in Palm Desert, and students from schools throughout the region Monday were invited to submit their predictions on when that might happen.

“Mojave Maxine is a great ambassador for The Living Desert, and each year she helps educate countless people as to the peril of the threatened desert tortoise,” said James Danoff-Burg,

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director of conservation for the zoo. “This annual contest is a fun way to get students involved, and it gives them the opportunity to learn how to help protect this species.”

Last winter, Maxine poked her head out of her burrow on the morning of Jan. 29.

According to the zoo, she went underground to begin her “brumation” – – hibernation for reptiles — this season the week of Thanksgiving.

“Tortoises’ bodies know when to go to sleep based on the outside temperatures and the change in daylight hours,”

according to a zoo statement.

Students from kindergarten through 12th grade from Riverside, San Bernardino, Imperial and six other Southern California counties are welcome to submit entries on when they believe Maxine will make her 2020 debut.

Anyone guessing the exact date and time correctly will receive a $50 gift certificate and a classroom visit by Maxine and her handlers, according to the zoo. The teacher in the winning class will additionally receive a $100 gift certificate

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and “Mojave Maxine” T-shirts to distribute to students.

A live video feed will soon be available, streaming images of Maxine’s burrow.

Students’ entries are being accepted via livingdesert.org/mojavemaxine.

Source: NBC Palm Springs

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New app for Walk of the Stars

By Desert Star Staff The new app is a multifunctional and interactive alternative to a printed map. It is an up-to-date resource for Walk of the Stars honorees that also features opt-in enduser notifications for upcoming star dedications. The Walk of Stars app features biographical information, star address, honoree photo, and links to websites like IMDb and Wikipedia for all 437 stars honored to date by Walk of the Stars since the program began in February 1992. Honorees since 2019 will also have video clips from their Walk of the Stars dedication ceremony.

“The City of Palm Springs would like to thank our Chamber of Commerce for their innovative leadership developing this outstanding new app for Walk of the Stars,” said Mayor Geoff Kors. “I downloaded it myself, and it’s an incredibly user-friendly tool for residents and visitors looking to locate their favorite stars in downtown. I encourage everyone to check it out.”

To provide end-users the

ability to visually locate a star with ease, Google Maps is integrated into the app and uses the end user’s GPS location to provide directions to the star. Additionally, the Walk of Stars app features Walk of the Stars and Pop Trivia.

Several trivia questions related to Walk of the Stars honorees makes the app a fun source for local and visiting pop trivia game players. The Local Deals feature provides valuable coupons, deals, and discounts for uniquely Palm Springs businesses, restaurants, and attractions exclusively for Walk of Stars end users.

End users can even build and share to social media their very own star using a replica of the Walk of the Stars monument. The additional features make the app useful as a handy visitor resource that also promotes local small businesses, especially those located near stars within a 2-mile span currently ranging from 1301 North Palm Canyon in the fashionable Uptown Design District to 415 South Palm Canyon in the Historic

Tennis Gardens district.

“Walk of the Stars has become a “uniquely Palm Springs” tourist attraction that visitors find fun and fascinating,” said Mary Jo Ginther, director of the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism.

“The new app is a fantastic way to help promote a special attraction that truly is a part of the magic that makes Palm Springs like no place else.”

The Walk of Stars app project began in late 2018 with the developer of the

Hollywood Walk of Fame app.

“As impressed as we were with Walk of Fame’s app function as a map to the stars, we wanted our app to also have the Palm Springs aesthetic, which is sunny and modern.

After considering several ideas for the Walk of Stars app design, we finally found the look and feel that fit that objective,” said Nona Watson, Palm Springs Chamber CEO. iPhone users can download the Walk of Stars app for free from iTunes and

the App Store now. A version of the app for Android users is currently in the works.

For more information regarding Walk of the Stars Palm Springs or the Walk of Stars app, contact Jeff Denean Jones at jjones@ pschamber.org.

Since 1992, Walk of the Stars has honored 437 famous celebrities & local personalities on one of the world’s most famous sidewalks.

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City of Riverside utility will reduce paid wait time

By Desert Star Staff To help the City of Riverside, Calif., Public Utilities efficiently respond to, restore and report on after-hours electric and water service emergencies, ARCOS LLC, the market leader for utility and critical infrastructure resource-management solutions, will implement its Resource Management software during the first quarter of 2020, replacing the city’s paper-based process for managing utility workers.

By relying on paper lists, phone calls, and emails to determine the availability of crew members for restoration work, RPU crew callouts average one hour per event.

RPU’s on-call troubleshooters are the first to arrive in an afterhours emergency. But, if a troubleshooter at an after-hours situation needs a crew, then

RPU manually calls workers to build a crew with the right skills and seniority. With conditions like broken water lines, the delay tied to a manual callout only adds to potential safety and liability issues.

With the ARCOS platform, RPU’s Grid Control Center can electronically contact and confirm the availability of workers in minutes, which reduces the time employees are paid to wait while RPU assembles a crew.

“ARCOS will not only reduce our paid wait time but also safely speed up our ability to respond to and restore customers during significant electric and water events,” said Richard de Aragon Jr., Electric Operations manager for RPU. “We’ve calculated that with ARCOS each year, we can save $113,900 in paid wait time, and recover $2,500

in customer meter revenue.”

By implementing the ARCOS SaaS solution across RPU, the utility will save its Grid Control Center from gathering crew data, including a lineman or substation electrician’s availability and skill set. The ARCOS system will also automatically track and account for overtime, which eliminates a manual callout system prone to errors and grievances.

“The ARCOS solution is a game-changer for us because it logs and records what’s happened, so we electronically see the result of every callout and automatically follow complex business rules related to how our utility and union want to build crews,” adds de Aragon. “For the members of our union, we expect a more equitable distribution of overtime.”

Lawmakers to Try Again on Controversial Shotgun Restrictions

By Desert Star Staff When the Maryland General Assembly starts on Wednesday, a gun bill that didn’t pass last year’s session will be one of the top priorities for gun-control advocates in the new session.

House Bill 4 would close a dangerous gap in state law that allows Marylanders to privately sell shotguns and rifles, also known as “long guns,” without a background check.

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McCullough, Maryland state campaign lead with Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, the loophole makes it easy for people convicted of violent crimes, who can’t legally own guns, to get their hands on a shotgun.

“Right now, we have background checks on every other type of gun or from a licensed dealer,” McCullough said. “And so to ensure that Marylanders stay safe, these background checks are the most effective way to

keep guns out of the hands of those who are legally prohibited from having them.”

Opponents of the bill, including hunters, say long guns are rarely used in homicides and enforcing restrictions on them makes it more difficult for law-abiding gun owners to possess and transfer their private property.

McCullough said Maryland is known for having some of the toughest gun-control laws in the United States and argued the state needs January 8, 2020

to adopt new measures to remain a leader on the issue.

Despite this, gun lobbyists fought hard against the longgun bill when it was proposed last year. The original bill had more restrictions on shotgun and rifle purchases, including fingerprinting, and it caused heated debates during the General Assembly.

“It would have required some training and a fingerprinting and a licensing piece too, which would be similar to

the handgun qualification license that’s currently required,” McCullough said.

She said she thinks the stripped-down version of the bill, which just requires background checks, stands a better chance of passing.

Giffords Law Center has ranked Maryland fourth in the nation for strong gun laws, behind California, New Jersey and Connecticut.

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Auction by storagetreasures.com phone: 855-7228853 nct 2324030 1017 Please print on: 1/8/2020 and 1/15/2019. DSW20-2009 NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL ABANDONED MOBILEHOME AND ITS CONTENTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 23, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at Tramview Mobilehome Community, 9 Garfield, Cathedral City, County of Riverside, California 92234, Tramview Mobilehome Community, or its authorized agent, will sell at public sale the following described property: 1. One (1) 1961 Angelus mobilehome, serial number, 8658, HCD decal number, AAX1849; 2. One (1) Dinning table; 3.

One (1) Bookshelf; 4. One (1) Refrigerator; 5. One (1) Bed; 6. One (1) Washing Machine; 7. One (1) Dryer; 8. One (1) Standing Lamp; 9. One (1) Lamp; 10.

One (1) End Table; 11. Two (2) Dresser; 12. Two (2) Sofas; 13. Two (2) Televisions; 14. Three (3) Reclining Chairs; 15. Seven (7) Chairs; 16. Miscellaneous DVD’s; 17. Miscellaneous Books; and 18. Miscellaneous Clothing; Said mobilehome and its contents will be sold “as is” and “where is”, and without any covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, mobilehome park approval, encumbrances, or any other matter whatsoever, including but not limited to, the implied warranty of merchantability. Purchase of said mobilehome and its contents does not include any right to resell the home to remain on the space or to tenancy within Tramview Mobilehome Community. The purchaser of the home and its contents may be responsible to pay unpaid registration fees, taxes, fees, liens or other charges owed to the State of California and/ or other governmental entities. Said mobilehome and its contents will be sold in accordance with the provisions of California Civil Code,Section 798.61, and pursuant to the Order Deeming Abandonment obtained in the Superior Court of Riverside County, Case No. PSC1905719. Dated this 30th day of December 2019 at Cerritos, California LAW OFFICES OF LARRY W. WEAVER By: Larry W. Weaver, Authorized Agent for Tramview Mobilehome Community LAW OFFICES OF LARRY W. WEAVER A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 17777 Center Court Drive, Suite 450, Cerritos, California 90703; Telephone: (562) 924-0900; Fax: (562) 924-4018 1/8, 1/15/20 CNS-3328615# DESERT STAR WEEKLY. Publish January 8, 15, 2020 DSW20-2003 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LARRY DEAN BAILOR. PRIN1901469. To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of Larry Dean Bailor. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by James R. Bailor in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that James R. Bailor be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedents will and codicils, if any be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates 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: JANUARY 28, 2020 at 8:45AM in Dept. PS3 located at 3255 E. TAHQUITZ WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: ERIC A. RUDOLPH, 400 S. FARRELL DRIVE, SUITE B200, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 760-673-7600. Publish December 25, 2019, January 1, 8, 2020. DSW19-1348

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: R&A MOBILE TRUCK & AUTO, 19465 N INDIAN CANYON DR STE H, N. PALM SPRINGS, CA 92258. Riverside County; P.O BOX 323, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Full name of registrant: ROBERTO LOPEZ CORONA, 15075 AVE MONTEFLORA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240; ROBERTO ADRIAN CORONA, 15075 AVE MONTEFLORA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by: GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Registrant has not begun to transact under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed ROBERTO LOPEZ CORONA This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMBER 31, 2019.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201916885. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish January 8, 15, 22, 29, 2020 DSW20-2007

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS RAMON LIQUOR, 4645 E. RAMON RD., PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Riverside County; 1275 FOSTER ST, BEAUMONT, CA 92223. Full name of registrant: R TABLE INVESTMENT, 4645 E. RAMON RD., PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264/CA Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/15/2019. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed RAMI FARAH TABEL, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMBER 18, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201916409. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish January 1, 8, 15, 22, 2020 DSW20-2000

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: R&A AUTO REPAIR & TIRES, 19465 N INDIAN CANYON DR STE H, N. PALM SPRINGS, CA 92258. Riverside County; P.O BOX 323, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Full name of registrant: ROBERTO LOPEZ CORONA, 15075 AVE MONTEFLORA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not begun to transact under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed ROBERTO LOPEZ CORONA This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 02, 2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202000025. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish January 8, 15, 22, 29, 2020 DSW20-2006 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS SUPERIOR TRUCK & AUTO, 83437 SAN ASIS DRIVE, COACHELLA, CA 92236. Riverside County Full name of registrant: EDITH- -RAMOS, 83437 SAN ASIS DRIVE, COACHELLA, CA 92236.

Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not begun to transact under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed EDITH- -RAMOS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 02, 2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202000010. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE).

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS HULA-LA, 36901 COOK ST STE 8, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Riverside County Full name of registrant: HULA GIRL PALM DESERT INC. 36901 COOK ST STE 8, PALM DESERT, CA 92211/CA. Business is conducted by: COPORATION. Registrant has not begun to transact under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed SANDRA MEW QUON WONG. PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMBER 18, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.

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R-201916383. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish December 25, 2019, January 1, 8, 15, 2020 DSW19-1346 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS MCCABE AND COMPANY PROFESSIONAL LIFE COACHING, 2851 CALLE ARANDAS, PALM SPRING, CA 92264. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: THOMAS ROBER MCCABE, 2851 CALLE ARANDAS, PALM SPRING, CA 92264.

Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed THOMAS ROBER MCCABE. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMBER 17, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201916328 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE)., December 25, 2019 January 1, 8, 15, 2020. DSW19-1345 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS ALMARAZ’S REMODELING COMPANY, 18075 LANGLOIS RD #37, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92241. Riverside County; 18075 LANGLOIS RD #37, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92241. Full name of registrant: MARTHA MARIA

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GARCIA ALMARAZ, 18075 LANGLOIS RD #37, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92241. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed MARTHA MARIA GARCIA ALMARAZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMBER 17, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201916318. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE)., December 25, 2019 January 1, 8, 15, 2020. DSW19-1344 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS 3:10 TO YUMA EXPRESS, 10341 PALM DRIVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS GANAS, 80200 HARRISON ST, THERMAL, CA 92274. Riverside County Full name of registrant: GENUINE ANIMATE NAVIGATE ASSIST. SUCCEED, 80200 HARRISON ST, THERMAL, CA 92274/CA. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant has not begun to transact under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed MARTHA- -BARRAGAN, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMBER 30, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201916791. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish January 8, 15, 22, 29, 2020 DSW20-2004

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS HWY COLLISION CENTER, 83533 HWY 111, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County Full name of registrant: HWY COLLISION CENTER, 83533 HWY 111, INDIO, CA 92201/CA. Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant has not begun to transact under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed MARIO ALBERTO LEYVA, MANAGING MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMBER 05, 2019.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201915849. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish January 1, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE 8, 15, 22, 2020 DSW20-2002 FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE NESS ELITE MOBILE DETAILING; ELITE AUTO FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIDETAILING; ELITE DETAILING, 68752 30TH AVE, NESS JERRY’S MARKET AND LIQUOR, 72711 CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County; RAMON RD #1, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276.

P.O. BOX 3098, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92263. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: R&T Full name of registrant: JASON WILLIAM SONE, MARKET, 72711 RAMON RD #1, THOUSAND 68752 30TH AVE, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. PALMS, CA 92276/CA Business is conducted by: Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact commenced to transact under the fictitious business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on name(s) listed above on 1996. I declare that all the 12/17/2019. I declare that all the information in this information in this statement is true and correct. (A statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who deregistrant, who declares as true, information which clares as true, information which he or she knows to he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed TAMIM RAMEZ Signed JASON WILLIAM SONE. This statement ALNKOUD, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County with the County Clerk of Riverside County on DEon JANUARY 02, 2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor- CEMBER 18, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202000026. Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201916407. NOTICE — NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATENAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITHIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER

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UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE)., December 18, 25, 2019 January 1, 8, 2020. DSW19-1343 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS PRO EQUIPMENT, 72374 RAMON RD, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276. Riverside County.

Full name of registrant: MARY- -ESCAMILLA, 72374 RAMON RD., THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276.

Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/15/2018. 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 MARY- -ESCAMILLA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 27, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201915615. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish December 18, 25, 2019, January 1, 8, 2020 DSW19-1342 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS KARA WAHLIN COUNSELING SERVICES, 78060 CALLE ESTADO STE. 8, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: KARA LUDMILLA WAHLIN, 74254 ASTER DR., PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 7/1/19. 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 KARA LUDMILLA WAHLIN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMBER 4, 2019.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201915786. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish December 18, 25, 2019, January 1, 8, 2020 DSW19-1341 AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS R.IZZO STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS, 19501 DIAMOND AVE, SKY VALLEY, CA 92241. Riverside County; P O BOX 363, RANCHO

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MIRAGE, CA 92270. Full name of registrant: ELLIET DAVIS RIZZO, 13325 QUINTA WAY, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92241; REBECCA SHAY RIZZO, 19501 DIAMOND AVE, SKY VALLEY, CA 92241. Business is conducted by CO-PARTNERS. Registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed ELLIET DAVIS RIZZO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 6, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201914810. 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)., November 13, 20, 27, December 4, 2019, December 18, 25, 2019, January 1, 8, 2020. DSW19-1304 AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS HEALING SANDS MOBILE HOME & RV PARK, 18025 LANGLOIS ROAD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92241. Riverside County; 3511 DEL PASO ROAD, SUITE 160, ROOM 240, SACRAMENTO, CA 95835. Full name of registrant: TAMARISK MOBILE HOME AND RV PARK, LLC, 3511 DEL PASO RD, SUITE 160, ROOM 240, SACRAMENTO, CA 95835/CALIFORNIA. Business is conducted by LIMITED LIABILITY 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: JOHN ALEXANDER MCDOUGALL III, MANAGER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on OCTOBER 21, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201914171. 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).

November 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019, December 18, 25, 2019, January 1, 8, 2020 DSW19-1301 AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS J & R ANIMAL EXPEDITORS LLC, 53455 AVENIDA ALVARADO, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: J & R ANIMAL EXPEDITORS LLC, 53455 AVENIDA

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ALVARADO, LA QUINTA, CA 92253/CA. Business is conducted by LIMITED LIABILITY 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 JAMES LAVERNE BREITIGAN JR. MANAGING MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on OCTOBER 28, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201914459. 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).

November 6, 13, 20, 27, 2019, December 18, 25, 2019, January 1, 8, 2020 DSW19-1300 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS KNEUER ACCOUNTIN, 45120 DESERT HILLS COURT, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: BRYANNA LEAH KNEUER, 45120 DESERT HILLS COURT, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed BRYANNA LEAH KNEUER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMBER 3, 2019.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201915732. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE)., December 18, 25, 2019 January 1, 8, 2020. DSW19-1340 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS TYLER 52 ASSOCIATES, LLC, 77-933 LAS MONTANAS RD, STE 101, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: TYLER 52 ASSOCIATES, LLC, 77-933 LAS MONTANAS RD, STE 101, PALM DESERT, CA 92211/ CA. Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant commenced to transact under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 9/17/2009. 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 DA-

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VID (B) BRUCE TURNER, MANAGING MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 27, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201915591. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish December 18, 25, 2019, January 1, 8, 2020 DSW19-1339 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS COMMUNITY HOUSING COUNCIL, 77-933 LAS MONTANAS RD, STE 101, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: COMMUNITY HOUSING COUNCIL, 77-933 LAS MONTANAS RD, STE 101, PALM DESERT, CA 92211/CA. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2009. 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 DAVID (B) BRUCE TURNER-PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 27, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201915592. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE).

Publish December 18, 25, 2019, January 1, 8, 2020 DSW19-1338 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS MADISON 58 PARTNERS, LLC, 77-933 LAS MONTANAS RD, STE 101, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: MADISON 58 PARTNERS, LLC, 77-933 LAS MONTANAS RD, STE 101, PALM DESERT, CA 92211/ CA. Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant commenced to transact under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 8/24/2009. 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 DAVID (B) BRUCE TURNER, MANAGING MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 27, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201915595. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS

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FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish December 18, 25, 2019, January 1, 8, 2020 DSW19-1336 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS COACHELLA VALLEY ENGINEERS, INC., 77-933 LAS MONTANAS RD, STE 101, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: COACHELLA VALLEY ENGINEERS, INC., 77-933 LAS MONTANAS RD, STE 101, PALM DESERT, CA 92211/CA. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1/1/1998. 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 DAVID (B) BRUCE TURNER-PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on NOVEMBER 27, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201915596. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish December 18, 25, 2019, January 1, 8, 2020 DSW19-1335 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME; The following fictitious business name(s) HIDDEN SPRINGS COUNTRY CLUB, 15500 BUBBLING WELLS ROAD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. RIVERSIDE COUNTY. Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s): BUBBLING WELLS PROPERTIES, LLC, 385 CLINTON ST., COSTA MESA, CA 92626/CA. This business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on: 03/28/18. 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: NORTON S. KARNO, TRUSTEE OF THE CAROLYN ARTIS TRUST AGREEMENT DATED 3/27/86, MANAGER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder on DECEMBER 3, 2019 File No. R-201804481.

Publish December 18, 25, 2019, January 1, 8, 2020 DSW19-1334

Palm Springs Art Museum presents Jim Isermann

By Desert Star Staff PALM SPRINGS, CA Jim Isermann is being presented at the Palm Springs Art Museum’s Architecture and Design Center beginning January 25, 2020, and will feature nearly 50 of the artist’s paintings and sculptures as well as a site-specific installation. “It’s an honor to present this outstanding and timely exhibition of Jim’s work,” says Louis Grachos, the museum’s JoAnn McGrath Executive Director and CEO. “He is an artist who connects directly to our community’s interest in midcentury architecture and design. We’re delighted to not only be showing his work but also to be honoring him at our Art Party 2020 fundraiser on January 25, 2020.”

Isermann, a longtime Palm Springs resident, has built an artistic practice that encompasses painting, drawing, sculpture, sitespecific installation, and product design. “Isermann’s work is rooted in the rich intersections of art, architecture, and design, while also drawing inspiration

Isermann’s work and his creation of “total design,” or gesamtkunstwerk. This includes the Flower series, an iconic body of work from 1985-86, which comprises paintings, light fixtures, a mobile, and furniture. The exhibition also includes a new series of twelve paintings inspired by the modernist glass-and-steel architecture of the museum’s A+D Center. from Palm Springs where Each painting is a variation he has lived and worked for on the theme of a transparent the past two decades,” says cube and features an iteration Rochelle Steiner, Chief Curator of a prescribed geometric & Director of Curatorial Affairs pattern or system in red, and Programs. “His work white, and blue. Finally, uniquely reflects the spirit Isermann will cover the interior of California with equally and exterior windows of wide-reaching international the A+D Center with a siteinspirations, through interests specific vinyl decal installation. in color, popular culture, The decal installation serves textiles, and architecture.” as a metaphorical hedge Pattern, color, geometry, that encloses the “garden” of and repetitions are the Flower series paintings and cornerstones and generators the paintings representing of his work in all mediums. the transparent cube of The exhibition title refers to Isermann’s approach, which begins with the creation of a pattern and a system with a finite number of variations. The works in a series represent the number of variations, or iterations, that are possible within a particular system.

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Pattern. Repeat., which will transform Palm Springs Art Museum’s Architecture and Design Center (A+D Center) into an exuberant environment, includes three main elements that, when taken together, underscore the richness and underlying themes and ideas of

the building. Together, the exhibition will be an immersive experience for exhibition visitors, which is a signature of Isermann’s work.

Isermann will be the honoree at the museum’s biggest fundraiser of the year, Art Party 2020, on January 25, 2020. In tribute to the artist, funds have been raised for the purchase of a 1988 work (Untitled 1388) from his Shag Painting series, which will be added to the museum’s collection.

This exhibition is organized by Brooke Hodge, Director of Architecture and Design, Palm Springs Art Museum.

Generous support is provided by Beth Edwards Harris and Edeltraud McCarthy. Additional support is provided by L.J. Cella, Roswitha Kima Smale, Trina Turk, and Linda Usher & Malcolm Lambe. Funding

is also provided by Nancy & Fred Baron, Geoffrey De Sousa & José Manuel Alorda, Ellen Donaldson, Jim Gaudineer & Tony Padilla, Mark Gauthier & Arthur Keller, Thomas C. Given & Jeffrey Wright, Susan D. Goodman & Rodney Lubeznik, Brooks & Brad Hudson Thomas, and Matthew Reader, Bonnie Serkin & Will Emery, and James Spindler & John Vitale.

Exhibition Season Sponsors: David Kaplan & Glenn Ostergaard, BrautigamKaplan Foundation, the Herman & Faye Sarkowsky Charitable Foundation, the Mary Ingebrand-Pohlad Foundation, and Yvonne & Steve Maloney.

For more information about Palm Springs Art Museum exhibitions, programs, and events, please visit psmuseum.org or call (760) 322-4800.

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Disneyland Resort Announces Limited-Time Ticket Offers

By Desert Star Staff ANAHEIM, Calif., -Disneyland Resort is kicking off the new year with exciting new experiences and special vacation values, and now is an ideal time for families to visit with limited-time ticket and hotel offers available at the resort’s two theme parks and three hotels in Southern

California. Guests can book now and save on magical visits to enjoy new shows and attractions, annual festivals, and world-class entertainment at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park, along with Disney-themed accommodations at the resort’s on-property hotels.

Special Ticket Offer Just

for Kids Everywhere For families visiting from outside of Southern California, there’s an exceptional value for kids.

For a limited time, guests can save on Disneyland Resort park tickets for children ages 3 to 9 for $67 per day with the purchase of a three-day, one-park per day ticket.*** Park Hopper options also

are available. The tickets are available for purchase Jan. 7 through May 18, 2020. Guests may purchase up to eight tickets per person, per day.

This special ticket also includes one Magic Morning,** which gives admission into select attractions on select days at Disneyland park one hour before the park opens to the

general public. These individual tickets may be purchased at https://disneyland.disney. go.com/3-day-ticket/ or through a travel agent. This three-day ticket expires 13 days after first use or on May 21, 2020, whichever occurs first.

Guests may use their park admission to enjoy thrilling and distinctly Disney experiences.

Consumers Aren’t Adequately Prepared for a Natural Disaster

By Desert Star Staff LOS ANGELES, Calif.– Despite the frequency of wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes and other natural disasters ravaging the U.S., a recent survey conducted

by Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) revealed that fewer than half (45%) of the respondents are prepared if one happens where they live.

“It’s a bit alarming to discover that, although natural disasters are in the news on a seemingly regular basis, many Americans still aren’t properly preparing themselves if one happens in their neighborhood or city,” said Christopher O’Rourke, vice president of property claims at Mercury Insurance.

“These events can have serious repercussions and adopting a wait-and-see attitude should not be an option.”

Mercury surveyed nearly 2,000 respondents to gauge their level of preparedness, including if they have created and practice an evacuation plan, have adequate insurance coverage if their property were

to be damaged or destroyed in a disaster, keep an inventory of their belongings in case they need to be replaced, and keep a stocked emergency kit.

Seventy-seven percent of the quiz-takers either don’t have a plan or don’t regularly practice it if they do. Additionally, 39% are unsure if they have enough insurance to rebuild if their home is damaged or destroyed by a natural disaster, 34% don’t have a home inventory, and 13% didn’t realize their insurance policy covers their personal belongings.

The vast majority (88%) of respondents, however, do have an emergency kit in their home.

Only 9% of respondents rated as “extremely prepared” after completing the nine-question quiz.

O’Rourke has the following recommendations to help consumers prepare for a natural disaster.

• Create an evacuation plan. Know where family members will meet if instructed to evacuate, as well as several options to get out of the city in case routes are blocked.

Establish a meeting point ahead of time. Staying with friends or family who live outside of the local area is a good option, but you should also research hotels and shelters.

• Stock an emergency kit. If you are unable to stay with family or friends out of town, or you were unable to evacuate, be sure to keep the following items handy: o A three-day supply of water (one gallon per person),

non-perishable food items and pet food, if applicable; o A battery-powered or hand-crank radio (and extra batteries); o A flashlight; o A first aid kit; o A whistle to signal for help; o A can opener; o Blankets; o Tools to turn off utilities; o $200 in cash in small bills, as power may

be out, making ATMs, debit and credit cards unusable; o Fully charged battery packs so you can recharge your cell phone; and o Prescriptions for you and your pets.

• Review your insurance policy. Discuss your coverage needs with your agent at least once a year to ensure you have enough to protect your property and belongings.

Epstein autopsy photos add to murder speculation

By Desert Star Staff Graphic new photos of Jeffrey Epstein’s autopsy have again raised doubt that the wealthy pedophile killed himself inside a New York prison. According to one coroner, Epstein’s injuries are consistent with murder.

Photos shown on CBS’ 60 Minutes on Sunday show the inside of Epstein’s cell, following his death in August. In them, multiple bedsheets have been fashioned into two nooses. A note on the sex offender’s bed gripes about the conditions at New York’s Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC).

60 Minutes reviewed hundreds of graphic photographs from the autopsy of Jeffrey Epstein and inside his cell. Here are the known facts.

Photos of Epstein’s body show a thin, bloody line across the middle of his throat. According to former New York City Medical Examiner Dr. Michael Baden, who observed the autopsy,

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the wound is more consistent with murder than suicide.

“This noose doesn’t match the ligature furrow mark. It’s wider than this,” Baden told 60 Minutes. “Most hangings, especially free hangings, the ligature slides up to beneath the jawbone, the mandible. Here it’s in the middle of the neck.”

Epstein’s neck was fractured in multiple places, including the hyoid, a small bone near Adam’s apple.

“I have never seen three fractures like this in a suicidal hanging,” Baden said, adding, “Going over a thousand jail hangings, suicides, in the New York State prisons over the past 40, 50 years, no one had three fractures.”

His injuries also included bruised wrists, an abrasion on the arm, a muscle injury to the shoulder, an injury to the back of the neck, and a cut on the lip. However, it is unclear if any of these injuries were inflicted by hospital staff trying to resuscitate Epstein.

“I have never seen three fractures like this in a suicidal hanging.” Dr. Michael Baden lays out the forensic reasons why he’s skeptical of the medical examiner’s ruling that Jeffrey Epstein killed himself.

New York’s chief medical examiner, Dr. Barbara Sampson, ruled Epstein’s death a suicide in August and stands by that decision. However, that ruling did little to quiet speculation that the billionaire sex offender was murdered.

Epstein’s connections to the rich and powerful – including Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, and British Prince Andrew – would likely have been brought up during his trial, leading some to believe that these people had a strong motive to silence Epstein.

Epstein had pleaded not guilty to sexually abusing and trafficking multiple girls as young as 14. Back in 2008, a sweetheart deal with Florida prosecutors saw Epstein skate on similar charges, January 8, 2020

serving just 13 months in a minimum-security facility.

Speculation was further stoked when it was revealed that security cameras at the MCC allegedly malfunctioned on the night of Epstein’s death.

Also, two prison guards who were supposed to check in on the high-profile prisoner every 30 minutes have been charged with conspiracy and falsifying records, after it emerged that they slept through their shift on the night.

Only one prisoner at MCC, Philadelphia mobster Louis Turra, has successfully

committed suicide in the last 40 years. Judge Richard Berman, who presided over Epstein’s sex trafficking case, said in November that it was “unthinkable” that an inmate as high profile as Epstein could die behind bars without guards noticing.

Epstein was the only defendant in his case. With his death, the case is shut, and the alleged victims denied closure. However, some of the alleged victims still carry on with civil claims against the deceased pedophile’s estate.

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PSIFF 2020 Red Carpet Gala

Story and Photos by Pat Krause The 31st Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival started off the 2020 new year with its usual bang with dozens of celebrities.

The Awards Gala starts off the Palm Springs International Film Festival, PSIFF, which brings in films from all over the world and lasts for almost 2 weeks. This is the Coachella Valleys’ most anticipated event every year.

Movie buffs come from far and wide for this festival, which has grown to be one of the biggest in the U.S. Fans gather across the street to maybe get an autograph, shake a celebs hand or get a photo. Celebrities arrive in their limos to the screams and shouts of the fans in the hope they will come across the street to them before heading to the TV crews for interviews and before they walk the Red Carpet filled with photographers and TV cameras and more interviewers.

The list of Celebrity honorees brings some of the top names in the film industry to the Desert. These actors and actresses deserve these awards and accolades for their works.

They would not be where they are without Directors, Producers, Screen Writers, PR companies, and the list goes on and on, and especially their fans. Each year the PSIFF chooses some artists from each category to honor. The PSIFF staff has a good record of picking people that go on to win Oscars and other awards in the coming year. Television icon Mary Hart was again the emcee this year,17 years in a row.

PSIFF Chairman Harold Matzner spoke to the gala guests and told them the gala had raised almost 2.3 million dollars. Over 2500 people filled the Palm Springs Convention Center. He honored the late James Houston for his dedication to the PSIFF and told how founder Sonny Bono would be pleased to see his dream of this festival grew into a world-famous event. He also thanked all the volunteers that make this such a massive success by stating that this ballroom was empty 48 hours before the gala and how they had turned it into this beautifully designed area for this one night. Volunteers are the backbone that helps make this festival so great. Underwriters also make this gala and celebration possible. It takes a village to make it all work.

Being a photographer on the Red Carpet gives me a first-hand view of the actors as they walk in front of all the photographers. Joaquin Phoenix came with his mother. Jennifer Lopez, J-lo, arrived with her beau, Alex Rodriguez, A-Rod, to sports fans. A-Rod seemed to enjoy the event as he was busy taking photos of J-Lo in her gown as she posed along the Red Carpet. The dress Jennifer Lopez wore had a long train that always needed fixing www.desertstarweekly.com

for pictures, but she pulled it off nicely. Jamie Foxx walked onto the Red Carpet with Bryan Stevenson. Cynthia Erivo really knows how to pose for photographers, wow. Little Zach Gottsagen loved posing for the photographers and didn’t want to stop. Renee Zellweger posed with her Director, and Charlize Theron was the last to walk the Red Carpet. Quentin Tarantino and several others joked along the way with photographers. Others came with directors or friends. It’s always special on the Red Carpet.

The award winners are sometimes presented with the trophy by directors, co-stars, or friends. Actress Cynthia Enfo received the Breakthrough Performance Award for her role in the movie, Harriett, and presented by producer Lena Waithe. Actor Joaquin Phoenix was given the Chairmans Award for his portrayal of the Joker, and his presenter was director Todd Phillips. The International Star Actor Award went to Antonio Banderas, and his presenter was the beautiful actress Salma Hayek. Actress Laura Dern was awarded the Career Achievement Award for her body of works that included Marriage Story and Little Women and was presented

by Noah Baumbach.

The Rising Star Award went to Zack Gottsagen for starring in The Peanut Butter Falcon and was given the Award by two friends who wrote the story for him, Directors Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz. Famous Director Quentin Tarantino was offered the Director of the Year Award for his new movie, Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, and was presented by Greta Gerwig. Actress, Singer, and dancer, Jennifer Lopez, got the Spotlight Actress Award for the movie Hustlers, and the presenter was Lorene Scafaria.

The multi-talented Jamie Foxx got the Spotlight Actor Award for his role in, Just Mercy, and presented by Bryan Stevenson.

Charlize Theron won the International Actress Award for the movie, Bombshell, and was presented by director Jay Roach. Adam Drive was given the Desert Palm Actor Achievement Award and was presented by honoree Laura Dern. Renee Zellweger was awarded the Desert Palm Actress Achievement Award for her acting in the movie, Judy, about Judy Garland, and was presented by director Rupert Goold. The last Award The Sony Bono Visionary Award went to Director Martin Scorsese for the movie, The Irishman, and was presented by actor Robert De Niro.

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Bryan Stevenson and Honoree actor Jamie Foxx. Photo by Pat Krause

Actress Salma Hayek and Honoree-actor Antonio Banderas. Photo by Pat Krause

Director Rupert Goold and honoree-actress Renee Zellweger. Photo by Pat Krause

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriquez . Photo by Pat Krause January 8, 2020

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