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Pokémon Go A dead body, armed robbers, & traffic chaos: The dark side to Pokémon Go

By Desert Star Staff Nintendo’s Pokémon Go app has been out less than a week but already the game’s meteoric rise has seen it commandeered by armed robbers, turn up a dead body and linked to countless traffic violations.

Official and unofficial versions of the augmented reality mobile phone game have

been downloaded millions of times around the world but its popularity has come at a price.

People are going Pokémon crazy, with some even using the game to carry out crimes.

On Friday, a 19-year-old wandering Pokémon hunter in Wyoming discovered a dead body floating in the Big Wind River while on a quest.

On Saturday one man

in Massachusetts woke up to a garden full of wandering Pokémon players after his home, which was once a church, had been marked as a ‘gym.’

By Sunday four teens allegedly used the app to lure people to their areas of choice and committed multiple armed robberies in Missouri - Pokémon Go users

By Desert Star Staff Nearly a month after the last Democratic primary, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) has officially endorsed Hillary Clinton, his one-time rival and the party’s presumptive nominee, for president.

“Secretary Clinton has won the Democratic nominating process and I congratulate her for that. She will be the democratic nominee for the president and I intend to do everything i can to make certain she will be the next president of the United States,” he said joining Clinton in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, where he trounced her in the first primary of the season. Its location is reminiscent of 2008, when then-Senator Clinton (D-New

York) conceded the Democratic nomination to Senator Barack Obama (D-Illinois) at a rally in Unity, New Hampshire.

The pair entered the rally as Bruce Springsteen’s ‘We Take Care of Our Own’ blared. Clinton and Sanders each wore blue.

Sanders began his remarks by thanking the people who voted for him, especially in New Hampshire, where he received his first victory, and in Vermont, his home state. He also thanked those who volunteered for his campaign and the 2.5 million people who donated “small, individual contributions.”

“Together, we have begun a political revolution to transform America and that revolution continues. Together, we continue the fight to create a

government which represents all of us, and not just the one percent – a government based on the principles of economic, social, racial and environmental justice,” Sanders said, saying how proud he was of the campaign he had run. He then noted that, although he had won almost 1,900 delegates in the primaries and caucuses in 22 states, Clinton “goes into the convention with 389 more pledged delegates than we have and a lot more superdelegates.”

“Together we will continue to fight for a government which reps all of us and not just the 1 percent” Sander said.

“This campaign is not really about Hillary Clinton, or Donald

have since been encouraged to use a buddy system.

The geo-cached iPhone and Android app uses your location to track where you are and leads you on a reality game treasure hunt in which you have to physically move to find and capture Pokémon monsters.

The app gives you hot and cold hints to send you to numerous nearby Pokéstops

where monsters can be found. The characters you capture can then be used in various Pokémon ‘Gyms’ which serve as a battleground for you and your monsters to fight other players.

The app, which is addictive to say the least, is as of yet only available in Continues on Page 6

Sanders endorses Clinton: She is best candidate to address crises we face

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Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders stand together during a campaign rally where Sanders endorsed Clinton in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, U.S., July 12, 2016. © Brian Snyder / Reuters

Pets On Parade Raises $60,000 at 18th Annual Event

By Pam Price “Every Pet is a Star” was the theme of one of the desert’s most popular annual events, attended by more than 500 guests, at the Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa on July 9th. Mike Russell, Executive Director of Loving All Animals and Catherine EklundMares, Board of Directors of Pegasus Therapeutic Riding, welcomed guests— many accompanied by their pets—who were seated at beautifully decorated tables.

The afternoon began with Dan McGrath and Haley Clawson, Chief Meteorologist, KESQ News Channel 3, presenting the POP Awards. The ‘Small Canine” award was presented to DeAnn Lubell-Ames; the Large Canine was presented to Dale Gribow’s Bella. The Feline Category winner was Tracy Dietlin’s Buttercup and the Equine Winner, Melinda Busto’s Zippin in a Flash. The awards were followed by Bianca Rae, speaking about Animal

Charities and Adoptions. Jack, Ms Rae’s perfectly behaved dog, was seated nearby watching intently! The Circle of Life Award presentation was awarded to the Palm Springs Animal Shelter by The Honorable Robert Moon, Mayor of Palm Springs and followed by vocalist Kaitland Farley with a “Patsy Cline” and “Judy Garland Farewell.”

The Underwriters and Donors were Harold Matzner, The Auen Foundation, Gary Hall, Wells Fargo Private Bank, Joe Giarusso and Charlie Paglia, Cindy Gosselin, Peggy Cravens, Lindi Biggi , Chase Burke and Pamela Moffitt Green. The Silent Auction had guests focused on five creative prizes, including Dinners at Cellos (Cathedral City) for two for 52 weeks, with a description in the program that said it all, “Bid Big! Deliciousness is Yours!”

POP’s history began with the event’s creator Lori Sarner, founder of Pegasus

Haley Clawson Chief Meteorologist and Bianca Rae, Morning Anchor, both with KESQ News Channel 3.

Mark Davidson photography Therapeutic Riding. This year’s Event Chairs were Lindi Biggi, Robin Montgomery and Pamela Moffitt Green, Auction Chairs Cindy Wolcott and Deanna Fintz and Tablescape Chair, Steve Kotalik. Kathy Hart of Bones”N’Scones handled the Kitty & Canine Treat Chair. “Special thanks” were

given to Cathedral City High School DATA students with their teacher Matt Cauthron.

Wells Fargo Private Bank underwrote all the Cathedral City high-school students assisting POP. Sponsors this year included the new Venus De Fido, the ultimate dog spa in Palm Desert, The

Relationship Group at Morgan Stanley, Northern Trust, and The Estate Jewelry Collection.

Organizers confirmed that approximately $60,000 was raised at this year’s POP event.

services for pets and their owners, revealing a stateof-the-art fitness facility, an indoor dog park with day care, grooming and training areas, a serene salt cave, squash court and Loving All Animals Play Groups.

As guests enter the spa, a chic boutique on the right display’s custom made soaps and lotion, artfully arranged in a fashionable bathtub, women’s fashions made in Italy, and comfortable canine car seats. A theatrical staircase takes guests to the second floor where visitors could view the pet play area. Several guests arrived with their dogs, from Peter Solomon and his Great Dane to Rocky Randall holding her tiny Maltese puppy. You know it’s the party to beat when Grace Robbins is on

hand, and there she was accompanied by her dog Luke, who even caught the eye of a glamorous white toy poodle. Dr. Agnes Montz and Dr. John Szabo, Timmy Woods, Rabbi Sally Olins and Candy and Bob Silberstein, all dog owners, were impressed with the canine spa services that can be scheduled for both dogs and owners, simultaneously.

Susan Stein, Palm Springs Life fashion editor, Jere Ring, pianist with a passion for performing on cruise ships, and Janet Newcomb, publicists were seen touring the “the Italian inspired palace” which all agreed ‘takes pet care to a new level’.

and the phrase “starvation wage” appears in the party’s condemnation of the current minimum wage, saying it “must be increased to a living wage.”

The platform does not, however, oppose the TransPacific Partnership, which Sanders lamented on Twitter.

Additionally, there is no mention of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, another issue close to Sanders’ campaign and supporters.

Last Wednesday, Clinton also moved left, adopting a major plank of Sanders’ campaign by proposing a plan to eliminate college tuition at public universities for families earning under $125,000 a year. Free college was a central issue for Sanders.

Sanders praised Clinton for moving closer to his

platform, saying that such a plan would have a “profound” impact on the US. Clinton has also announced a proposal to expand access to health care, another issue important to Sanders.

The two campaigns had been working together over the past month to bring the candidates closer together on issues and make the endorsement happen.

“The most progressive platform in Democratic Party history adopted over the weekend by the Platform Committee is one result,” Michael Briggs, Sanders’ spokesman, told USA Today.

“The millions of supporters of Senator Sanders deserve credit and should be proud that their energy and enthusiasm has yielded these solid results.”

Pam Price serves on the Cathedral City Public Arts Commission

Venus De Fido Luxury Spa for K9 Pets Opens in Palm Desert

Ann Greer, Grace Robbins with Luke, Jere Ring, Pam Price, Timmy Woods. Photo by Anthony Grant

By Pamela Price Venus De Fido, a unique full-service spa with an Italian flair for canines and “their people” opened in Palm Desert on July 10th.While

the temperature soared to 110 degrees, Lindi Biggi, President and Founder of Loving All Animals, welcomed guests at an Open House starting at 11 am and greeted

even more guests later that afternoon, coinciding with her 75th birthday. Lindi and her staff offered tours of the luxurious spa with over 30 different amenities and

Democratic Party platform, but she also proposed two new steps to help law enforcement get the help they need but also Continued from Page 1 nominating Supreme Court “end the tragedy” of Africanjustices, improving access to Americans being killed in officerTrump or Bernie Sanders, or any health care and mental health involved shootings. She called other candidate who sought the treatment, reducing income for national guidelines on the use presidency. This campaign is inequality, making college more of force by officers and provide about the needs of the American affordable and accessible, better training on implicit bias. people and addressing the very and ending bigotry. For each Sanders has been under serious crises that we face. And issue, he compared Clinton intense pressure to bow out there is no doubt in my mind that, to presumptive Republican of the Democratic race for as we head into November, Hillary nominee Donald Trump, saying president, but he has bided his Clinton is far and away the best that Clinton was the obvious time and forced both the party candidate to do that,” he said. choice to continue the policies platform and Clinton herself Sanders speech was he and his supporters prefer. to move to the left on issues met with both cheers and Clinton began her remarks important to the Vermont senator. boos from the crowd. by saying the campaign will be The Democratic platform, In his speech, Sanders now better because “we’re on unveiled July 1, shows substantial focused on “the needs of the same side, We are better influence from Sanders. the American people and together!” The latter is the slogan “Millionaires and billionaires” are addressing the very serious what written on the stage. targeted in a call to implement crises that we face,” including Like Sanders, Clinton delved a “multimillionaire surtax” raising the minimum wage, into the central planks of the

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DOL Passes New Legislation that can help or hurt the Investor

By Janice Gough The Labor Department’s fiduciary rule may be 1,023 pages long, but it stops short of defining what acting in clients’ “best interest” actually means, according to Texas Tech University.

The highly prescriptive rule requires advisors to act in investors’ “best interest “ when providing investment advice, as opposed to the less strict suitability standard. For many registered investment advisers, this was thought to come naturally as, unlike brokers, they’re already held to a fiduciary standard under

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the watch of the Securities and Exchange Commission when it comes to any investment recommendation. However, the new rules impose more detailed analysis and for advisors and ask clients to sign “in writing” statements of understanding for every investment transaction. The new rule puts the advisor at risk of being sued, possibly penalized and even fired and will make it easier for clients to sue them. Many advisors are asking themselves if they want to take the risk of staying in their profession.

There are certainly pros and cons that are argued. To you, the investor, it would mean that your investment advisor bears greater responsibility in helping you invest your money.

This more stringent definition under the Fiduciary Rule, over using the suitability standard, will require your advisor to clearly define everything in your risk profile,… your assets and liabilities, your health and your lifestyle, all other insurance and investments you own. Otherwise, how could that advisor avoid a possibility of penalties?

But how many times

has this happened when you invested in your retirement plan at work? Currently, an advisor presenting a 401K plan to company employees, request you to fill out a suitability form and then recommends what sector of funds which fit the best, according to your risk profile. Notwithstanding, it is to your best interests in having a clear understanding of investment products and how they work. However, in the environment of their employer, employees are more protective of the Personal information and may feel uncomfortable disclosing ALL. This leaves the advisor at greater risk. This individual analysis requires a lot to time, making it nearly impossible for an advisor to make any profit for his work…a reason to get out of the game for advisors!

An advisor, for example, could face the following scenario. The employee’s family sues the advisor for failing to advise their deceased love one, that his variable annuity included a Death Benefit.

The employee cancels the plan and has no other life insurance protection and later dies un-expectantly.

The family sues because the advisor failed to advise his client that he would be losing an important protection.

The advisor must also disclose any conflicts of interests and all fees and expenses within your investment. The Institute for the Fiduciary Standard requires advisors to disclose compensation for each client transaction. This stringent rule requires much work and force good advisors to leave , which could cause limited access to good advisors and investment companies, who will stay in the game.

This rule also employs the risk of more Wall Street and Government control. On the other side of the spectrum, this bill creates a negative aspect for investors, and some experts feel that “Best Interest” is a made up term to paint a broad brush of regulatory and litigation expansion in the investment advice business, to grow bureaucratic influence and government control with tax and fines, and will hinder growth and kill jobs in the investment advice sectors.

These regulations help the mega bank brokerage

firms and will kill off small to midsize broker dealers, diminishing investor choice and free market competition.

Over the years, I have experienced people lose their fortunes by bad financial advice of others. I have met advisors who work for major investment companies, who only trained their advisor with what they wanted them to know. I have met advisors who could not explain their own products.

All this detailed disclosure is a concern to advisors due to their increased exposure. It may help investors, if you can find a knowledgeable advisor to provide their expertise’s at a reasonable fee, …and you feel that you can still trust in Wall Street to do the right thing.

There were unpaid dues and fines on the account. The HOA had liens on the home, but they were wiped out by the foreclosure. The HOA is now pursuing them after the fact for payment of everything, dues, fines, late charges, interest (at close to 12% per year), legal fees, lien fees, you name it.

Can they collect after the fact? Are fines treated the same as dues? Can they charge 12% interest?

Is there any limit to the legal fees? T.D., Temescal Valley

the arrearage. This is one of the advantages of judicial foreclosure, which preserves more HOA options. Fines are not enforced the same as assessments, because the HOA cannot use non-judicial foreclosure to enforce fines, per Civil Code 5725(b). Interest at 12% can be charged on the balance as well as “reasonable” attorney fees, per Civil Code 5650(a)(3).

Thanks for your question, Kelly

Janice Gough, with 38 years experience, is an advisor in Palm Springs, specializing in retirement income planning.

She can be reached at (650) 342-7744 or (760) 2517724 or email: Janice@ goughinsurance.com, I offer to new clients, a defined analysis and complimentary review.

Assessments – Must They Pay THAT?

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq.

Dear Mr. Richardson: I’ve lived in my condo 3 years. Since I’ve been here the association dues have skyrocketed.

The management claims assessments are owed. Is there some law that can perhaps put a cap on the amount or the time frame when dues can go up? Any information you can give would greatly be appreciated. C.T., Compton

Dear Mr. Richardson, We just received a set of amended bylaws and CC&Rs which we have to vote on. A section that concerns us is that if the association does not have a manager, the board can have a partial or complete waiver of assessments.

The board states that the documents were approved by an attorney they hired.

Your column is awesome!

Sincerely, D.W., Goleta

Dear D.W.: First, only the very smallest associations can realistically avoid professional Dear C.T.: management. The work load Assessments can be is too much, current events increased by the board by up on vendor resources change, to 20% each year without a and the laws change so vote of the members. Some frequently, that associations governing documents have without a good manager requirements with a lower may be in trouble without amount of increase, but Civil even knowing it (yet).

Code Section 5605(b) overrides Giving directors a break any more strict requirements. on their assessments, even a Associations should make partial break, is compensation. sure assessments track the If a director receives association’s actual expenses. compensation, they are no Boards that artificially “hold the longer a volunteer under the line” on assessments usually Business Judgement Rule are deferring maintenance, or under the directors and not depositing money into officers insurance and the the reserves, and hiring immunity under Civil Code the cheapest not the best 5800 that accompanies it. for their neighbors. Some Paying a director, even associations that had unrealistic if only a small amount, previous budgets find they is a bad idea for both need major increases of up director and association. to 20% to try to catch up to their actual expenses.

Thanks, Kelly Best, Kelly Hi Kelly: A friend of mine lost their home to foreclosure.

July 13, 2016

Dear T.D.: So long as the association did not take ownership of the home by a non-judicial foreclosure, the association can still pursue the debt. A lender foreclosure erases the association’s lien, but the association can still pursue the now-former homeowner for “damages” in court, meaning

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

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Advocate Says Trump ‘Dead Wrong’ on Privatizing the VA

By Desert Star Staff WASHINGTON, -- Donald Trump’s plan to shut down the VA health care system and hand veterans a voucher to use only for-profit health care is an outrageous betrayal of our nation’s promise to care for the men and women who have borne the battle, the head of the union representing more than 230,000 employees in the Department of Veterans Affairs said today.

“Donald Trump wants to throw veterans to the wolves,” American Federation of Government Employees National President J. David Cox Sr. said. “Private health care for veterans would be an expensive disaster, and no one should be fooled into believing otherwise.

“The VA system provides the best possible health care to veterans at the lowest possible cost. Veterans know this and that’s why they overwhelmingly want to keep the VA health care they have,” Cox said. “Trump’s claims that privatization would improve care and cut costs are dead wrong. He is writing a blank check to huge hospital corporations to profit off the suffering of veterans.”

All independent assessments agree that the VA’s health care is best for veterans on both cost and quality. Veterans themselves overwhelmingly want their health care to come from the federal government, not private hospitals. Every single Veterans Service Organization outside the Koch Brothersbacked sham group is opposed to privatizing the VA. “Donald Trump needs to learn that VA health care is a serious issue, not something he can embrace one day and dismantle the next. Just last fall he opposed VA privatization; today he supports it on a whim.

One has to wonder if he has any idea of the consequences of depriving veterans of the integrated care system on which they rely or any idea of the enormity of the loss to the nation’s health care education system that closing the VA would entail. The irresponsibility of supporting the dismantling of the VA system is staggering,” Cox said.

Cox, who cared for veterans as a VA psychiatric nurse for 20 years, says the VA is working hard to resolve the staffing shortages and

By Desert Star Staff BOSTON, -- New England is fast becoming the new “Ground Zero” of the 2016 Presidential Elections with the Clinton Campaign’s recent announcement of a rally and possible endorsement from Bernie Sanders scheduled for Tuesday, July 12, 2016, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

To coincide with this historical, political event, the creators of Web-Impac’s latest voter software have decided to reschedule their Press Conference for Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at 11:00 am in the John Foster Salon at the Boston Harbor Hotel.

Web-Impac is presenting a press conference to discuss the future of Internet voting.

Web-Impac is neutral neither Democratic nor Republican and “by hosting what we call The World Votes, we hope to reveal vital information about how the entire world feels about America’s leading presidential candidates. At the same time we want to use our virtual election to pique the public’s interest in Internet voting,” says Web-Impac cofounder and Chief Strategy Officer, Eric Robinson.

Web-Impac’s voter software could potentially change the way Americans vote and propel the United States election process into the 21st Century, and WebImpac is featuring The World Votes, which is a virtual election, live and open to

anyone with access to the Internet. The world is invited to vote for Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton based on who they would like to see as President before America votes in November. In the meantime, people can go to www.votethisorthat. com to vote or check on the current status of the candidates up until the end of the virtual election on September 30, 2016.

“After hundreds of years of voting using paper, despite advances in technology, we still declare undying allegiance to an outdated voting system,” explained Robinson. “Other countries have gone to an electronic voting system and even some US States allow limited Internet voting,” Robinson adds. “We’re not talking about replacing government and election officials but rather giving them the tools they deserve to get the job done faster and making it easier for everyone to have the opportunity to vote.”

Current paper voter systems vary and change from State to State with no consistent standardization.

Outdated logistics and aging equipment increase the possibilities for error.

Many voter locations still transport their paper ballots to counting stations. “All of this can be a big problem in a close election. We have software systems that

wait times that emerged in 2014, hiring 14,000 health care workers and overhauling its patient scheduling system. In the past two years, 97 percent of appointments in the VA were completed within 30 days, with an average wait time of 6.5 days to see a primary care doctor – compared to 19.5 days on average for non-VA patients in the private sector.

“We need to continue investing in the VA, not sell it off for parts,” Cox said.

“Veterans who fought to

defend our freedoms overseas shouldn’t have to come home and fight with for-profit health care corporations for the care they earned.”

If Trump were serious about caring for veterans, he would invest in the only health care system that is tailored to veterans, that is better than all others, and is working every day to become even stronger, Cox said.

“The VA is not just a health care system, but a community that unites veterans

across all wars, ages, and backgrounds. This community heals veterans in ways no private hospital can,” he said.

“Health care corporations need to look elsewhere for customers. They should not profit off the wounds of war.”

The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union, representing 670,000 workers in the federal government and the government of the District of Columbia.

Revolutionary New Internet Software Moves Voting Into the 21st Century

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can fix these problems,” concluded Robinson.

Introduced in May of this year, Web-Impac is the software division of international public relations powerhouse, Hampton Bates PR. The division will specialize in software that uses proprietary algorithms that merge public relations, marketing, and online analytics as well as voting technology and digital ballot boxes.

“The release of our new voter software will be a game changer,” says Sylvia Hampton, President, and cofounder of Web-Impac. “And it dovetails with plans to have Internet voting in every home by 2020. Imagine everyone in the entire country actually having a voice in an election.”

Web-Impac’s revolutionary new voter technology has a variety of uses ranging from improving websites and providing virtual focus groups to supporting political elections.

“Our software is designed by marketing and public relations experts and brought to reality by MIT graduates,” says Hampton. “Our goal is to make software that moves companies, this country and even the world, forward in a meaningful way.”

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WA Gun-Control Measure Could Appear on Nov. Ballot

By Desert Star Staff OLYMPIA, Wash. Sponsors of a measure that would allow judges to take guns away from people deemed a risk to themselves or others have turned in more than 330,000 signatures one day before the deadline in Washington state.

Initiative 1491 would create “Extreme Risk Protection Orders,” allowing family members to petition a court and ask a judge to temporarily suspend a person’s access to firearms.

Renee Hopkins, executive director of the Alliance for Gun Responsibility, which sponsored the initiative, said family members can play a crucial role in preventing gun violence.

“We know that there are family members that see signs of crisis or violent

behavior in their loved ones,” she said, “And again, this would give those individuals the ability to petition a court and prevent a crisis from turning into a tragedy.”

Backers are waiting for signature validation from the Secretary of State and likely will find out in the next few weeks if the measure qualifies for the November ballot.

Opponents have argued that the risk orders would not provide sufficient due process to gun owners, but Hopkins said the measure is based on other risk orders already in place.

In 2014, Washington state lawmakers passed a bill that allows judges to order domestic-violence offenders deemed a threat to others to surrender their guns.

“They’ve been upheld and utilized by the court

system, so there really is an established approach to due process that is supported under Washington state law,” Hopkins said, “so, this

is just expanding on that.”

Hopkins said the measure also might help prevent suicides, which account for nearly 80 percent of all

been legal to openly carry a “long gun,” such as a rifle, in public. Concealed-carry of firearms was legalized in the 1990s, and now more than 850,000 Texans have permits to do so. As of January 1, 2016, concealed-carry permit holders can also openly carry their handguns in the state.

“Doesn’t make sense to us, but that’s their right in Texas,” Dallas Police Chief Brown told CNN on Sunday of the armed attendees of the rally. “For our officers, they were suspects.

And I support that belief.

Someone is shooting at you from a perched position, and people are running with AR-15s and camo gear and gas masks and bulletproof vests. They are suspects until we eliminate that.”

Brown said Monday in a news conference that police can’t “know who the good guy is and who the bad guy is when everybody starts shooting,” referring to the highly-subjective frame of ‘good versus bad’ that often marks gun law debate in the US. Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings told CBS News that the state’s open-carry law muddled police response “in the middle of a firefight.”

“You know, in dealing with the law of gun holding, you can carry a rifle legally,

and when you have gunfire going on, you usually go with the person that’s got a gun,” Rawlings said Sunday on Face the Nation. “And so our police grabbed some of those individuals, took them to police headquarters, and worked it out and figured out that they were not the shooters.”

He added: “I wasn’t there real time to kind of see it go on, but the common sense would tell you, you don’t know where the gunfire’s coming from. There were individuals that ran across the gunfire. They were in the body armor, camo gear with rifles slung over their shoulders, so it sure took our eye off the ball for a moment. We got them out of the way, we figured out what was happening, and we did our business.”

Dallas police major Max Geron told the Dallas Morning News that the armed demonstrators sowed confusion among police.

“There was also the challenge of sorting out witnesses from potential suspects,” Geron said. “Texas is an open carry state, and there were a number of armed demonstrators taking part.

There was confusion on the radio about the description of the suspects and whether or not one or more was in custody.”

President Barack Obama also spoke about opencarry laws during remarks on the Dallas shootings. “[Police] have a really difficult time in communities where they know guns are everywhere,” Obama said. “And as I said before, they have right to come home and now they have very little margin of error in terms of making decisions. So if you care about the safety of our police officers, then you can’t set aside the gun issue and pretend that that’s irrelevant.”

In 2015, when the Texas Legislature was considering the current open-carry law, the only point of opposition within most official Texas law enforcement groups was an amendment that prohibited an officer from requesting a person’s handgun license only because the person was openly carrying a gun. The largest police association in the state, the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, called the amendment “disturbing”; that search provision was eventually dropped from the bill as law enforcement opposition to it increased.

Beginning on August 1, students and faculty of public and private universities in Texas will be able to carry concealed handguns in campus buildings thanks to a recently-passed law by the state Legislature.

Other state laws State laws on open-carry of firearms vary throughout the United States. Only California, Florida, and Illinois, as well as the District of Columbia, have outright banned open-carry of all firearms in public. Two states, New York and South Carolina, allow open-carry of long guns only. Three states — Massachusetts, Minnesota, and New Jersey — allow open-carry of handguns. In the remaining 42 states, open-carry of all firearms is legal, with various restrictions and regulations that firearm owners must follow.

In 31 states, for example, open-carry of a handgun is legal without a license, but some states require that handgun to be unloaded. In 15 states, a license is required to openly carry a handgun.

There is no federal law that restricts open-carry of firearms in public, though some restrictions apply to federal government property.

A Washington ballot initiative that would allow judges to temporarily suspend access to firearms to people deemed a threat to themselves or others gained 330,000 signatures, supporters say. (Alliance for Gun Responsibility) firearms deaths in the state.

She said two other states, California and Connecticut, recently have passed similar risk-order laws.

Dallas sniper shootings put spotlight on open-carry gun laws

By Desert Star Staff Following the sniper killings of Dallas police officers, the city’s police chief and mayor ridiculed law in Texas that allows unconcealed carrying of long guns in public without a permit. Only three states completely prohibit the open carry of firearms.

The July 7 sniper ambush directed at Dallas law enforcement officers occurred amid a public demonstration in downtown Dallas. The protest, a response to police shootings of black men, was also attended by 20 or 30 people wearing gas masks and military-style garb while openly carrying rifles and handguns, according to Dallas Police Chief David Brown.

When sniper fire began, these armed persons were immediately tagged as suspects amid the mass confusion and chaos, complicating police response, Dallas officials have said. Police also released on social media a photo of one demonstrator, Mark Hughes, who was openly carrying a firearm. Hughes was called a suspect by police. Hughes was detained, questioned, and eventually released, saying later that police erroneously claimed they had video linking him to the shooting.

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Yet even a proper gun license is no guarantee of justice, opponents of permissive gun laws say. In Minnesota, Philando Castile was fatally shot by police on July 6, contributing to protests around the nation, including in Dallas. Castile’s girlfriend, Diamond Reynolds, who was in a car with Castile when a Falcon Heights police officer shot him, has said that Castile had a permit for a gun that Castile told the officer was in the car at the time of the deadly police encounter.

“He let the officer know that he had a firearm and he was reaching for his wallet and the officer just shot him,” Diamond Reynolds said as she filmed the police encounter.

“I told him not to reach for it,” the officer then says, to which Reynolds replies: “You told him to get his ID, sir.”

Reynolds has called on Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton to ensure that “if we are licensed to carry, then a police officer should not be able to gun a man down for no reason.”

The legislature in Florida, one of the only states with blanket open-carry prohibitions, considered a bill this year that would have legalized opencarry of firearms. Several police groups opposed the legislation, and the bill eventually failed.

Now, the Florida Supreme Court is currently considering a case that could usher in opencarry rights in the state. Last month, the state’s high court heard arguments that included a challenge to the state’s opencarry ban. The group Florida Carry said the state’s restrictions violate the Second Amendment of the US Constitution, while the state’s attorney general’s office is appealing to the Legislature’s power to restrict open-carry of firearms.

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CA Farmworkers’ Advocates Rally Against Pesticides Near Schools

By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif.

- About 150 farmworkers’ families and their advocates plan to rally tomorrow in front of the California state PEA office in Sacramento. The groups are concerned with the toxicity of pesticides applied near schools, and say they’ve been waiting for the Department of Pesticide Regulation to act after it held community meetings on several proposals last year.

Angel Garcia, a community organizer with El Quinto Sol de America in Tulare County, said kids should be protected from pesticides that are in both the restricted and nonrestricted categories.

“The main ‘ask’ at the state level is to create a one-mile buffer zone around schools when children or families, or school-sponsored activity

is happening,” he said.

He said current regulations vary from county to county.

Some have a quarter of a mile protection zone, but only for certain pesticides. Some have systems to notify schools and parents when spraying will occur, while others do not.

Valerie Gorospe, a community advocate with the Center on Race, Poverty and the Environment, said studies have linked pesticide spraying to serious illness, and it disproportionately affects Latino children.

“There are pesticides that cause cancer, that do neurological damage to developing bodies,” she said.

“We’ve seen skin diseases; and asthma is definitely something that a lot of our children, especially in the San Joaquin Valley, deal

Advocates for farmworkers, some seen here at a workshop on pesticides in June 2015, say CalEPA hasn’t done enough to regulate pesticide spraying near schools. (Californians for Pesticide Reform) with on a daily basis.”

Gorospe said the Department of Pesticide

Regulation is also considering amount farmers are allowed changing the so-called “banking in a given year can’t be rolled system” for pesticides so the over into the following year.

account information like Gmail messages, Google Drive documents, and more through its full account access, but Niantic clarified asking for full access was a mistake and that nothing more than basic profile information had been utilized.

As of today’s update,

Pokémon Go will no longer request full access to Google accounts when a Google account is used as a sign-in option.

Niantic Labs is also introducing fixes to the log in process, which should cut down on the number of times that players have to log into the game, and there are fixes for the frequent crashes users have been experiencing. Many Pokémon Go players have noticed crashes when discovering pokémon and attempting to catch them, and today’s update may fix these problems.

Thank you for your incredible response and support of Pokémon GO! We are working hard to improve the experience for everyone.

This update focuses on making Pokémon GO more stable with the following improvements: - Trainers do not to have

to enter their username and password repeatedly after a force log out - Added stability to Pokémon Trainer Club account log-in process - Resolved issues causing crashes - Fixed Google account scope Since its release last week, Pokémon Go has been hugely successful, earning an estimated $1.6 million in daily revenue with approximately 7.5 million downloads in the United States alone.

The game has sparked a worldwide phenomenon, garnering heavy coverage in the media and driving traffic to local businesses as players set out on foot around their neighborhoods to track down pokémon.

Pokémon Go can be downloaded from the App Store for free.

Pokemon together, hit me up.”

A missed connection based in New York also told of a potential Pokémon spark of love on public transport.

“We started talking at junction on the 7 train headed to Flushing about my Pokemon game on 7/7.

You got off at Citifield and I never caught your name. I

thought we had chemistry.”

Our streets are now crowded with wandering Pokémon fans staring intently at their outstretched phones, only time will tell whether Nintendo will manage to keep these ones or lose them in the flash-in-the-pan pile currently heavy with old Wii consoles.

‘Pokémon Go’ gets first update with much-needed bug fixes

By Desert Star Staff Ultra popular augmented reality game Pokémon Go received its first update since its July 5 launch, introducing some much-needed bug fixes to resolve several issues Pokémon players have run into while using the app.

A major concern with Pokémon Go was the app’s access to a user’s full Google account when signing in through Google on an iPhone, a problem that has now been fixed. Users worried Pokémon Go developer Niantic Labs would have access to Google

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Australia, New Zealand and the US – seriously, not even in Japan, the birthplace of all that is Pokémon.

Niantic Labs have paused the global rollout because of the overwhelming and unexpected demand on their servers, but a Europe and Asia launch in reportedly expected “within a few days.”

In case you’re still underestimating the power of this thing, numberswise it has smashed every previous app success story.

It has almost surpassed Twitter in daily active users, has overtaken Tinder, racked up more usage time than WhatsApp, SnapChat and

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pages have been filling up with missed connections notices from players hoping to get back in touch with people Instagram, and Nintendo’s value they met while out hunting the Japanese cartoon characters. has been increased by almost One player from Chicago $8 billion – oh, and it hasn’t posted about their interest in a been available for a week yet. fellow fan they met on a train.

What Pokémon Go has “You were playing Pokemon managed to do that no app Go and talked to me a bit or game has ever achieved on about it,” the message read. such a scale, is the ability to “You had a cig in the back bring hardcore gaming fans of your ear and a sweatshirt to the outside world. The app on. Your friend told you to has already received praise hurry up and so you had for getting people outside to leave. We talked about the house and exercising. levels and such. Tell me what Many have taken to level you are! You looked social media to credit the like a fun guy! We should go game for helping with anxiety catch Pokemon together.” and depression, and for Another gamer seeking fostering friendships among an engrossed “Pokemon Gym otherwise socially awkward Leader” wrote: “You seem[ed] gamers who have previously very absorbed in the game, been more comfortable with ‘cyber friendships.’ so you probably didn’t notice In recent days Craigslist me. If you ever want to catch July 13, 2016

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Coalition Calls for Raising PA Tobacco Tax

Raising the cigarette tax $1 would prevent 48,100 kids from starting to smoke, according to advocates of the increase. (Valentin Ottone/Flickr)

By Desert Star Staff HARRISBURG, Pa. - A dollar a pack: that’s the call from a coalition of health groups who want Pennsylvania to raise the tax on cigarettes.

The American Cancer Society, American Lung Association and the American Heart Association have issued the call to state legislators. The groups say tobacco causes

22,000 preventable deaths in the Commonwealth every year.

Diane Phillips, government relations director with the Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network, said the biggest impact of a tax increase would be on those who haven’t started smoking yet.

“As the price of tobacco increases, use goes down, especially among kids because

they’re price-sensitive,” she said. “So, we essentially see it as a deterrent to kids to begin using tobacco products.”

The coalition estimates that a one-dollar tax increase on cigarettes would save more than 32,000 lives and save more than $2 billion in long-term health-care costs.

With the state budget in place, legislators still have

to decide whether, and how, to raise new state revenue.

According to Phillips, a poll of registered voters found that a bipartisan majority of 72 percent favors raising the tax on tobacco.

“Even a third of smokers supported that,” she added.

“So, this is actually a popular way to be able to address the budget, and also to address an important health issue.”

The cigarette tax would generate more than $273 million in new revenue for the state.

Phillips said some state lawmakers have proposed both a dollar-per-pack tax increase on cigarettes, and taxing other tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, at 40 percent of their wholesale price.

“The governor has also laid out a similar proposal, and we’re hoping that everything lines up for that proposal to pass,” she said.

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How to Get Kids to Drink More Water

By Desert Star Staff SAN FRANCISCO - A new study offers a simple solution for getting kids to drink more water in schools or child-care settings: Make it more convenient.

Researchers from the University of California at San Francisco did an intervention study in 12 middle schools, giving some schools coldwater pitchers and some a cold-water dispenser. Those came with cups, signage and announcements. The rest

just had their normal drinking fountains. The findings?

About 20 percent more kids drank water in schools that served it cold, with cups.

Dr. Anisha Patel, an assistant professor in the division of general pediatrics at UCSF’s Benioff Children’s Hospital, said it’s an important finding, since most children don’t drink enough H20.

“Hydration status is associated with how students perform in school, their cognitive functioning,” she

By Desert Star Staff It may be summertime, but parents and educators alike are beginning to look ahead towards the 2016-2017 school year.

Here are three ways they are getting prepared.

Check-Up: The school year brings with it a lot of contact with a lot of kids. An annual physical, scheduled before the school year begins is an excellent way to make sure children are up-to-date with vaccinations and in good general health. Parents of young athletes may want to speak to their pediatrician about injury prevention and other related concerns.

This is also an ideal time to schedule an appointment with an optometrist if kids are complaining of any near or farsightedness. Whether it’s the blackboard, a book or a projected image in the classroom, wearing needed glasses on day one will

make the transition to a new school year much smoother.

New Tech Tools: New technology has the power to create strong engagement in learning this fall and beyond.

Educators are busy securing tools that aid students in learning key skills needed for their futures, while benefitting the school. For example, Casio’s portfolio of LampFree classroom projectors combine a laser and LED light source to provide a unique, highbrightness, mercury-free tool that uses half the power per unit than its traditional lamp-based counterparts.

A 20,000-hour lifespan, the equivalent of approximately 18 years of school use, means that schools can save nearly $2,500 when compared to traditional mercury lamp projectors.

Reading Season: Whether poolside or on a road trip, all those hours of free time make summer the ideal season

said. “It has no calories, no added sugar; it’s healthy.”

Water also helps fight obesity and cavities. A study done five years ago showed very few schools offer free water apart from their drinking fountains.

Patel said a recent federal law requires all school cafeterias to offer water free of charge. She said she hopes this study helps districts help their students make a healthier choice.

“This wasn’t a very

expensive intervention. It cost, over time, about 4 cents per student, per day,” she said.

“So that was an important finding from our study, because we know that a lot of schools are really struggling and don’t have funding to implement new programs.”

Patel said many schools in California now are opting to install “filling stations” for reusable water bottles.

How Families and Teachers are Prepping for School

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Eric & Jesus at Toucans Tiki Lounge every Thursday at 2100 N Palm Canyon Drive. For info, 760-416-7584.

Dance The Night Away At “Gand Band A Go Go” 7pm Zeldas Nightclub 611 Palm Canyon Drive 760325-2375 Seniors on Stage on Thursdays from 2:30-4 p.m. at 480 South Sunrise Way. For more info 760-323-5689 or mizellseniorcenter.org.

Skate Camp at Palm Springs Skatepark 405 S. Pavillion Way 760-656-0024 Eric & Jesus at Toucans Tiki Lounge every Thursday. For information, 760-416-7584.

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to squeeze in recreational reading -- even in the late days leading up to the new school year. While summer reading should definitely be fun, ideally it will also supplement the curriculum ahead. Whether choosing books early or late in the summer, check out age-appropriate summer July 13, 2016

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Parents, students and schools alike are using the summer wisely to get prepped for a productive school year ahead. StatePoint

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HOROSCOPES ARIES

You may attract all sorts of love, attention, dramatic and passionate situations and invitations to the arts.

To others you look romantic and available. Self-expression becomes important because your creative abilities are emerging in abundance.

Everything’s so exaggerated all the time. But know it’s only for a short time. Reveal your heart.

Be a blessing to everyone.

TAURUS You’re truly the harmony within the conflicts and chaos of our times. Although love is deeply felt, you may only express it through one of the arts or music. Take up a visual art, like drawing or painting. There’s an ending to many matters of the past.

You work towards this ending.

It’s a clearing. Then your next life adventure begins.

GEMINI Venus is your Soul ruler.

What does that mean?

Gemini flows to us through Mercury if we are building our personality. Mercury creates the conflicts we learn to harmonize. When our personality is directed by the Soul, Gemini flows to us through Venus which lends unity, balance and scientific study to your mind. You see everything as equal and learn to see yourself as valuable.

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CANCER

Money and how you value and use money becomes a focus. You’re concerned often with finances. Venus is attracting comfort, a sense of pleasure and ease with money and material resources. It’s important to visit galleries, view art and artifacts, fine and beautiful things, luxurious items that create material comfort.

You don’t have to purchase them. But look at them. They uplift your usual serious spirits and offer you peace of mind.

LEO Work closely and offer personal attention to those around you.

As you do, the love deeply hidden in your heart will begin to come forth. People will find you more friendly and charming than usual. Leos need this recognition of their love and goodness all the time. Are you using your creative abilities, offering your gifts of beauty, taste, discrimination, ease of knowledge and natural grace to others? Are you painting?

VIRGO Compassion and understanding become great forces that impel you to help others in need. You understand the problems and difficulties humanity experiences. You want to help and to save.

There are some things in your life, like emotions and feelings, that are hidden away

from everyone. This, you sense, is for protection. Know that the angels surround, listen to and protect you.

LIBRA It’s with friends, social circles, groups and organizations where Libra finds identity.

You need to feel a sense of belonging and to offer and receive group support in all endeavors. Everyone who loves you wants to help manifest your visions and dreams.

What are those dreams and vision? You need intelligent and artistic people and those who understand and act upon altruistic goals. You are the first humanitarian.

SCORPIO You’re learning how to contribute talents and gifts to the world. You’re a role model, guide and mentor to others. At times Scorpio must go into hiding. Other times we must emerge and do our part. This is your emerging time. People above honor you. They play out the parts of parents, figures who discipline us. You do your part being strong and successful and learning kindness.

like-minded ideas, people, philosophies, etc., building a bridge between ourselves and the world. seeking places where our ethics, visions, sense of justice and adventure intersect. We cannot accept limits or anything conventional. Knowledge is synthesizing into wisdom.

CAPRICORN On a very subtle level notice if you are seeking to unify with others, to walk in their shoes (know their experiences).

Notice if you feel the need to resurrect, to redeem to release something in order to have more freedom. Perhaps you are reflecting the needs of humanity also seeking freedom. Things financial may occupy your mind – inheritances, legacies, resources held in common with others. Relationships seek depth and intimacy. You allow for nothing superficial.

PISCES Life at times feels critical with self-adjustment, work, health and nutrition. Daily routines have been changing. Perhaps even a small pet entered your life unexpectedly. In terms of food, refrain from starches, simply carbohydrates and all sugars. You need support from others. You seek a complete change in daily life and an expansion of what you do.

Find and read the “Prayer of Jabez.” Follow the instructions.

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

You’re searching for the truth everywhere about yourself and who you’ve become. As our consciousness expands, we seek outside of ourselves

As you relate to others in your world, notice that you are becoming more and more aware of intimacy, closeness in relationships and even lack of closeness. You seek more depth in one-on-one interactions. You’re attracted to intelligent quick-witted people. You understand the young ones. You love to communicate new ideas, the future, and all things pertaining to energy. You realize projection doesn’t work. It’s not beneficial

diet. People who focus on healthy eating often are worried about their waistline, but the brain also benefits from or is harmed by what’s on the menu. Too many Americans sustain themselves on a diet filled with sugar and processed foods, which are associated with dementia and depression, Amen says. For a healthier mind, he says, there are “super foods” that nourish the brain such as various fruits, vegetables, fish and nuts.

• Avoiding too much alcohol and tobacco. Heavy alcohol and tobacco use lowers blood flow to the brain and reduces the ability to think over time.

• Exercising the brain.

Activities such as dancing, tennis or table tennis (which Amen calls the world’s best brain sport) boost your coordination. Mindful exercises like yoga and Tai Chi reduce anxiety, depression and increase focus.

“In spite of the natural process of aging, you actually have a choice in how fast your brain ages,” Amen says.

“What you choose to do – in

other words, your behavior and habits – can speed up or slow down the rate at which your brain declines with age.”

About Daniel Amen, M.D.: Daniel Amen, M.D., (www.amenclinics.com) is a clinical neuroscientist and brain imaging expert who heads Amen Clinics, which are located in Orange County, Calif., Atlanta, San Francisco,

SAGITTARIUS

at this time to be alone.

Worried About Alzheimer’s? These Tips Can Help Keep Your Brain Healthy

By Desert Star Staff Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most frightening, yet least understood ailments we face as human beings.

The loss of memory – forgetting family, friends and the most important events of our lives – is painful, tragic and heartbreaking for anyone who is close to the person suffering from the disease.

But Alzheimer’s doesn’t just arrive one day, full blown.

It begins its insidious work long before the patient has a hint of what’s happening.

“Research suggests Alzheimer’s disease starts in your brain decades before you experience any symptoms,” says Daniel Amen, M.D., a clinical neuroscientist and brain-imaging expert who also is the founder of Amen Clinics (www.amenclinics. com), which treat patients at six locations around the country.

He says the good news is you can find out what’s happening in your brain and, while there is no known cure for Alzheimer’s, there are things you can do to better care for your brain.

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Amen, author of the New York Times bestseller “Change Your Brain, Change Your Life,” uses SPECT scans to examine his patients’ brains.

SPECT stands for singlephoton emission computed tomography. Amen says the brain-imaging device can show the abnormal patterns of Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia in their early stages and also can help distinguish multiple forms of dementia.

“That’s critical information,” Amen says, “because the varying types of dementia often have similar looking symptoms – at least in the early stages – but each type has its own ‘signature’ blood flow pattern in the brain that’s revealed with SPECT imaging.

“Identifying the type of dementia a person has is important because the treatment that works best for one type may not be effective for another type.”

But Amen also says there are steps that anyone can take to keep their brains healthy long before Alzheimer’s becomes a concern. Those include: • Maintaining a proper

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New York City, Washington, D.C., and the Seattle area.

He has written numerous books, including “The Amen Solution: The Secret to Being Thinner, Smarter, Happier” and “Change Your Brain, Change Your Life.” Dr. Amen also has appeared as a guest on such TV shows as “The View” and was a consultant for the movie “Concussion.” www.desertstarweekly.com

E N T E RTA I N M E N T Theatre and Film Update for Summer Family Fun

BY THEDA KLEINHANS REICHMAN

Kelli Ohara

Los Angeles theatre possibilities are heating up.

Upcoming, check out the 2016-17 Valley Performing Arts Center Season (VPAC for short.) Then look into “Cabaret” which will arrive at the Hollywood Pantages for a three-week run—July 19 to August 17. And last, but by no means least, there’s the comedy/drama “Big Sky” at the Geffen Playhouse through Sunday July 17th.

Theatergoers, families, music and dance lovers will find something that interests them at the Valley Performing Arts Center (VPAC) which has just announced their upcoming 2016-17 season. The brand new season will include eight original events only seen at VPAC and much, much, more According to VPAC’s Executive Director, Thor Steingraber, “Within the first week of our new season, VPAC will feature three artists who are among my personal favorites—Tyne Daly, EsaPekka Salonen and Wynton

Randy Harrison as the Emcee and the 2016 National Touring cast of Roundabout Theatre Company’s CABARET. Photo by Joan Marcus.

Marsalis.” He continues, “This breadth of programing continues throughout the season which will include a new Big Band series, a Latin Music Series featuring the women who are redefining the genre, three concerts in honor of John Adam’s 70th birthday and eight original performances produced by VPAC.” Highlights include EsaPekka Salonen and the Philharmonia Orchestra, London (Oct.5), the St. Petersburg Philharmonic performing Shostakovich’s Symphony No, 5 (March 16) and Tyne Daly starring in Jerry Herman’s “Dear World” which will open the season on Sept. 30th.

Broadway comes to VPAC with “Westside Story” (March 10, 11 & 12. 2017) and “Man of La Mancha” (May 5, 6 & 7.

2017). Silent movie buffs can enjoy seeing Charlie Chaplin’s “Modern Times” on Nov 18, 2016 and Buster Keaton’s “The General,” March 25, 2017, both with live music performed

by the New West Symphony.

Another plus is a special Election-Year offering on Nov. 1, 2016 entitled “Vote or Die Laughing: A PostModern Political Vaudeville”

by Culture Clash.

This is just a sample of the upcoming VPAC season.

Tickets are now on sale at ValleyPerformingArtsCenter.org or by calling (818) 677-3000.

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The Tony Award winning Broadway hit “Cabaret” is coming to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre for three weeks only—July 19 -August 17. The John Kander and Fred Ebb musical is set in Berlin’s Kit Kat Club where singer Sally Bowles, and the racy emcee entertain customers with rowdy comedy and music. For a while cabaret, customers can leave their troubles behind, but as life in pre-WWII Germany grows darker and more and more uncertain, the question is, can the allure of decadent Berlin nightlife get them through

the dangerous times that lie ahead? Cabaret” is filled with marvelous music, featuring such memorable songs as ‘Cabaret’ and “Wilkommen.”

—so make plans to “come to the cabaret old chum.”

Tickets are on sale online at www.HollywoodPantages. com and www.Ticketmaster. com or by phone at (866)-755-3075.

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For family film fun, Disney corners the market. You won’t go wrong this summer with Disney.Pixar’s “Finding Dory,” a sequel to the ever-popular “Finding Nemo.” This time out the forgetful little blue fish (voiced by Ellen Degeneres) suddenly remembers she has a Mom and Dad and sets off to find them with a little help from her clownfish friends, Marlon and Nemo, plus new pals she swims into along the way. You will also enjoy seeing the adorable otters who turn up later in the film.

But then playful otters are always cute, real or animated.

“BFG,” also from Disney, is based on the Roald Dahl book of the same name and is fun for boys and girls alike. The hero is a little girl who befriends a big, but gentle giant. She also encounters some big bad giants who like to dine on boys and girls. Oh My! On DVD and Blu-ray “Zootopia” is an animated gem that mom and dad might enjoy even more than their kids.

On July 19th “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” will be available on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD and will feature an extended cut of the film which includes 30 more minutes of story and action footage not seen in theaters...The theatrical version is rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action throughout and some sensuality. The ultimate edition is rated R. From Warner Bros.

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MUSIC Soundtracks, rock and pop essentials

BY ROBERT KINSLER

Great soundtracks make the films for which they were created infinitely better, and are more than able to stand alone as rich musical works worthy of repeated listens. Such is the case with Nicholas Britell’s “Free State of Jones,” and the Thomas Wander and Harald Kloser score for “Independence Day: Resurgence.” Other notable new releases include the latest album from Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Heart as well as the debut from Swedish power pop troupe Arvidson and Butterflies.

Artist: Nicholas Britell Title: Free State of Jones (Sony Classical) You might like if you enjoy: Lucinda Williams, Nicholas Britell’s soundtrack for the film “The Big Short,” Americana music Tell me more: The success of artists such as The Civil Wars, Dawes and the Avett Brothers have a kindred spirit in composer Nicholas Britell’s

extraordinary soundtrack for the film “Free State of Jones.”

The music here ties in perfectly with the film’s 19th century Civil War storyline, and the sparse soundscape layered with fiddle, fragmented keyboards, guitar, mandolin, cello and other acoustic instruments has a stirring and evocative arc even when listened to apart from the film. The weight of Newt Knight’s armed rebellion against the Confederacy is captured on a majestic soundtrack, with singersongwriter Lucinda Williams’ own “I’m Crying” providing a wonderful finale on the 18-track soundtrack. Information: SonyClassical.com.

Artists: Thomas Wander and Harald Kloser Title: Independence Day: Resurgence (Sony Classical) You might like if you enjoy: “The Day After Tomorrow,” “10,000 BC” and “The Legend Of Tarzan” soundtracks

Tell me more: The orchestra is used with both force and nuance by Austrian composers Thomas Wander and Harald Kloser in their soundtrack for the science fiction film “Independence Day: Resurgence.” “Fear” stretches from a sweeping romantic opening to a dark close: “Welcome to the Moon” captures that otherworldly sentiment with a rousing symphonic expanse; the muscular “What Goes Up,” tense “The Sphere” and ravishing “Worth Fighting For” also enchant. Information: SonyClassical.com.

Artist: Heart Title: Beautiful Broken (Concord Records) You might like if you enjoy: Heart, Led Zeppelin Tell me more: Classic rock audiences who embraced early Heart releases such as their 1976 debut “Dreamboat Annie” and 1977’s “Little Queen” might want to get a

listen of the group’s superb new album “Beautiful Broken.”

Heart’s sixteenth album “Beautiful Broken” has the feel of a late 1970s’ recording blended with the power and maturity of a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame veteran still moving forward 40 years into their stellar career. Not only do sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson still both possess incredible voices undiminished by time, but their spirit of sonic adventure shines through in the newly-penned material (this writer’s fave is the symphonic Led Zep-flavored “Heaven”), artful reworkings of older songs (notably the hard-rocking title track featuring guest vocals from Metallica’s James Hetfield, and the string section adorned “Sweet Darlin’”) and a wonderful version of R&B singer-songwriter Ne-Yo’s “Two.” The Seattlespawned rockers are currently on tour with Cheap Trick and Joan Jett; the three artists will perform at The Forum

Same-Sex Marriage: One Year Later

By Desert Star Staff INDIANAPOLIS – There are a lot of first wedding anniversaries being celebrated in the next few weeks by couples who raced to the altar after the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage across the nation.

Sunday marked the one-year anniversary of that decision.

Evan Wolfson, former president of the advocacy group Freedom to Marry, says many of those couples thought they’d never be able to make their union legal, but since the court’s decision, more than a million people have gotten married.

He says most Americans embrace them.

“Public opinion polls that

we’ve seen, including Gallup a few weeks ago, show that the public continues to support the freedom to marry, and for the first time ever we had the majority of support for people over 65,” he points out.

Wolfson says winning the right to marriage is just the tip of the iceberg. He says work still needs to be done to secure equality

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for everyone, and to make sure no one is discriminated against whether it’s at the workplace, in housing, in a restaurant or in a bathroom.

Wolfson says the hard work that secured the freedom to marry needs to continue.

“Let it be the gift that keeps on giving,” he urges.

“The power of the marriage vocabulary are really powerful ways of changing hearts and minds, and we need to keep

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ROUND: SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – aren’t State lawmakers recently Baker notes several provided some relief to lawmakers have expressed students eligible for Monetary interest in providing the Award Program, or MAP, support for next school grants, but other students year, but adds that wouldn’t are still uncertain about their come until mid-November, college-funding plans. after the General Assembly Stopgap funding recently is back in session. signed into law covered Baker points out funding for all 2015-2016 tuition assistance helps MAP claims, which Lynne keep students from Baker, managing director leaving the state, which in of communications for the turn helps create a solid Illinois Student Assistance workforce for the future.

Commission, says is a huge “If we want to continue relief for many students. to make Illinois a strong But no funding is in economic state that attracts place for the school year businesses and keeps that starts this fall. businesses, we need a Baker explains MAP workforce that can do grants help students that, and higher education facing financial obstacles is the way to get that who are doing their best workforce,� she stresses. to get to college.

Baker adds about 57 “We have students who percent of MAP recipients are really trying to make in Illinois are first-generation it, and MAP is one of the college students, 62 programs that really can help percent are women and 56 them get over the hump, percent African American. so that they can actually MAP recipients also enroll and get through their graduate at nearly the same program,� she explains. rate as non-MAP recipients A survey prior to the latest at the same colleges. stopgap funding found more than 18,000 students could delay their degrees or not Due Date: finish04-6-16 college

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Black Lives Matter Movement More Important Than Ever

By Desert Star Staff TAMPA, Fla. – It’s become a common conversation: One person says, “Black lives matter,” and another responds, “No, all lives matter.”

But one Florida activist says that’s missing the point.

Char Singleton, an organizer with the community group Tampa for Justice, says many people misinterpret the phrase to mean “black lives matter more than all other lives,” but she says it’s simply pointing out that black lives have been historically undervalued in the U.S. “The violence, the poverty, the jail system, the criminal justice system show us that black folks do not have the same level of humanity or citizenship that other folks enjoy

in this country,” she maintains.

On Monday, the Republican Party issued a statement as part of its draft platform saying “all lives matter,” which many took as criticism of the effort to eradicate racism in police interactions with minorities.

Singleton says it’s important to realize that the Black Lives Matter call for justice is not a call for violence.

She adds that this is not a problem any one group can solve on its own, which is why the conversation needs to be inclusive.

“To be able to create a Critics of the Black Lives Matter movement are increasingly responding with “All Lives Matter.” (Tampa for Justice) space for us to talk about our own justice and our own equality, and how we work together to get that justice to center black lives in this held a Black Lives Matter rally the police department. Many and equality with our allies, conversation,” she states. and march through downtown other Florida cities held similar and that’s why we make sure Last night, several groups Tampa that passed in front of events over the weekend.

Health Centers in CA, Nation Historically Have Wide Support

More than 3.7 million Californians received medical care from a community health center in 2014.(Dmarshall/ iStockphoto)

By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif.

– Millions of Californians receive medical care each year from community health centers, and even more could

be served in the future.

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By Desert Star Staff DALLAS – Dallas begins the healing process today following the shooting deaths of five police officers by a lone sniper during a Black Lives Matter protest last week.

President Barack Obama, former President George W. Bush and Vice President Joe Biden are among the planned speakers at an interfaith memorial service.

While organizers of last week’s Dallas protest say they deeply mourn the loss of the officers’ lives, they want to be sure the focus does not move away from the deaths of black men at the hands of police.

Danna Miller Pyke, a longtime activist with Mothers Against Police Brutality, says despite reports to the contrary, major problems do exist in Dallas between the

police and people of color.

“Our complaint is that Dallas has a tendency to make nice and pretend like there’s not a problem with police brutality,” she states.

“However, when you look at the numbers, there really is a problem and there are several things that we have a specific issue with.”

The Dallas Police Department points to statistics showing that since 2012, the number of officerinvolved shootings is down, along with the number of excessive-force complaints.

But Pyke says Dallas remains a very segregated city, with few economic opportunities in poor neighborhoods, where she says fatal encounters between blacks and police still occur too often.

crafted with the aid of Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont.

Dan Hawkins, senior vice president for research and policy with the National Association of Community

Health Centers (NACHC), explains that health centers have a history of bipartisan support, initially launched by President Lyndon Johnson in 1965.

“President George W. Bush made doubling the reach of health centers a priority during his term in office and he doubled the size of the program and the number of people they serve, as did U.S. Sen. John McCain and President Barack Obama during their run in 2008,” he points out.

Community health centers serve 25 million Americans each year, and the proposal could more than double that number by 2027.

In 2014, health centers in California provided services for more than 3.7 million patients, and 75 percent were at or below

the federal poverty level.

Hawkins says because of their focus on prevention, health centers save the U.S. health care system more than $24 billion annually in reduced preventable hospitalizations and emergency room use.

And he notes centers also are community problem solvers.

“They also reach beyond the walls of their exam rooms to address the factors that may cause poor health, lack of nutrition, poor mental health, homelessness or drug abuse,” he stresses.

“In fact, health centers are now part of the effort to address the nationwide opioid epidemic and the Zika virus.”

Clinton’s proposal calls for $40 billion for community health centers over the next decade, nearly double current funding levels.

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Rights groups in Dallas want to keep the focus on ending police violence against blacks. (Slabbers/iStockphoto) Pyke stresses groups such as hers work with and have good relations with Dallas police. But she says problems within the culture of local law enforcement officials, including police, prosecutors and elected officials, keep July 13, 2016

minorities at a disadvantage.

“We have some good cops,” she states. “However, we have a system that is so systemically stacked against people of color that even the good cops become a part of that system.”

Pyke says groups in Dallas such as Black Lives Matter, Mothers Against Police Brutality and others plan to continue peaceful protests and will take other actions to halt police violence and misconduct. www.desertstarweekly.com

Bathrooms and Beyond: New MA Transgender Law

By Desert Star Staff BOSTON - It was dubbed the “bathroom bill,” but a measure signed into law by Governor Charlie Baker on Friday bans discrimination against transgender people in all public accommodations in the Commonwealth. Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz said in light of the anti-LGBTQ laws being enacted in other states, she believes it was important for the Commonwealth to take action. The new law, which takes effect October 1st, allows transgender people to use restrooms and locker rooms based on their gender identity. But Chang-Diaz said it affects all forms of public accommodations.

“Public transportation, the

shopping mall, the hairdresser, the grocery store, restaurants, nursing homes, museums,” she said. “These places are really the places where our daily lives play out, and therefore are really fundamental to everyday lives of transgender Bay Staters and their loved ones.”

The Massachusetts Family Institute opposes the measure, calling it vague and saying it opens the door for predators to enter public restrooms and locker rooms. Back in 2010, Governor Baker also opposed the idea, but said he changed his mind after, in his words, “a lot of dialog” with people on all sides of the issue.

Milford Representative John Fernandes said one key to passing the measure was

a compromise that calls on the Attorney General’s office to be involved in crafting legal definitions under the law.

“What businesses want is to know and understand the rules of the game, and to know that they and their competitors are playing by the same rules,” he said.

“And there was an uncertainty on what the definition of ‘transgender’ meant.”

The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination and Attorney General’s office have until September 1st to report their recommendations, regulations or guidance on putting the new law into practice.

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Backers of a new Massachusetts law say restroom choice is only the beginning in the state’s efforts to fight discrimination in public accommodations. (DodgertonSkillhause/Morguefile)

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For Republican and Democratic National Conventions

By Desert Star Staff SAN FRANCISCO, -Twitter and CBS News today announced a partnership to stream CBSN’s live coverage from the Republican and Democratic National Conventions on Twitter.

“Twitter is the fastest way to find out what’s happening in politics and to have a discussion about it,” said Anthony Noto, Twitter’s chief financial officer. “By bringing the live discussion of the

Republican and Democratic national conventions together with CBSN’s live video stream of the proceedings, we believe we’re giving people around the world the best way to experience democracy in action.”

“CBS News will have the highest quality original reporting continuously throughout both conventions—we are very pleased that reporting will be so prominently featured on Twitter’s live

platform,” said CBS News President David Rhodes.

CBSN, CBS News’ 24/7 digital streaming news service, will present wall-to-wall convention coverage featuring the full breadth of the CBS News

reporting team. The stream will be live on Twitter each day from gavel to gavel and will be enhanced with live, conventionrelated Tweets.

CBSN anchors and correspondents Josh Elliott, Elaine Quijano, and Vladimir Duthiers will originate the

CBSN coverage from the convention hall in both cities.

Twitter and CBS News previously partnered during the Network’s broadcast of the Democratic presidential debate on Nov. 14, 2015 and the Republican presidential debate on Feb. 13, 2016.

CBS coverage included real time metrics, curated Tweets, and live questions Tweeted from voters and asked of the candidates.

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New Racial Profiling Board Meets for First Time Today

By Desert Star Staff LOS ANGELES - In a week where news of police shootings of black men in Louisiana and Minnesota has filled the airwaves, California is taking concrete steps to fight racial profiling - with the first meeting of the new Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board today in Los Angeles.

The board was established by state Attorney General Kamala Harris, through legislation passed last fall. The same bill also requires officers to record the perceived racial and identity profiles of every person they stop by 2018.

Daniel Suvor, chief of policy for Harris, said the board will decide how to make the best use of that data.

“Infusing data and metrics into this conversation will bring about accountability and transparency,” he said,

“because we know how bias is destructive to trust, and debilitating for a lot of communities of color.”

Suvor said the goal is to come up with training programs that can restore the relationship of trust between law-enforcement agencies and the communities they serve.

Daniel Silard, who serves on the new board, is president of the Rosenberg Foundation, a nonprofit group that focuses on civil rights and criminal justice. He said he is hopeful about the board’s potential to make improvements.

“The diversity of folks represents a pretty powerful cross-section of law enforcement, and academics and clergy, and civil rights leaders and community leaders, who would be advocating for sufficient resources behind this effort,” he said.

Law enforcement officers in California soon will have to record the racial identity of people they stop as part of the state’s efforts to curb racial profiling. (Bluegame/iStockphoto) The board is tasked with drafting regulations on how the traffic stop data will be reported, and will produce an annual report

on California’s progress in eliminating racial profiling.

The meeting is open to the public and is to begin at 10 a.m. today at

the Ronald Reagan State Building, 300 S. Spring St., in Los Angeles. It will be livestreamed at oag.ca.gov.

By Desert Star Staff SEATTLE – Choosing the right gasoline could keep your engine cleaner and your car running longer, according to a new study from the American Automobile Association.

AAA says it commissioned an independent lab to study the difference between gasoline designated Top Tier and other non-Top Tier brands, to figure out why so many automakers were praising the Top Tier fuel.

John Milbrath, vice president of automotive services at AAA Washington, says the results were not what AAA was expecting.

“Non-Top Tier gasoline caused 19 times more engine deposits than Top Tier brands,

which really was a surprising result, I think, to AAA,” he states. “We expected there to be some difference, but were surprised by the magnitude of the difference.”

Milbrath says Top Tier brands contain more detergent additives, which means a cleaner engine and reduced emissions.

However, these brands typically cost about 3 cents a gallon more.

According to this study, 75 percent of drivers choose their fuel based on price or location. Only 12 percent choose gasoline based on enhanced additives.

But paying the extra few pennies per gallon

could lead to fewer engine repairs in the long run.

Milbrath says Top Tier gas will have the biggest impact keeping new cars in good shape, although he says drivers who make the jump to Top Tier fuel will probably see gains in their vehicles’ performance.

“There was some evidence that pointed in the study to reversing some engine deposits if you did switch to Top Tier gasoline, as well,” he adds.

“If you’ve been using non-Top Tier and switch, it can have a positive effect on your engine.”

Milbrath says a good place to find which stations provide Top Tier fuel is at TopTierGas.com.

The Right Gasoline Could Be Key to a Long-Running Car

Top Tier gasoline keeps engines 19 times cleaner than non-Top Tier gas, according to a new study. (Airman 1st Class Andrew Lee/Wikimedia Commons)

Job Hunting? What Careers and Skills Are in Greatest Demand this Year

By Desert Star Staff Understanding the evolving job market can help you focus your energy productively and land a coveted new job.

The recently released 2016 Hot Jobs List, published

by Randstad US, one of the largest HR services and staffing companies in the United States, sheds light on important trends and predicts the jobs in greatest demand for the coming year. Some hot areas include information technology, human resources, finance and accounting, office and administration, engineering, and manufacturing and logistics. And there’s good news -- experts say that across the board, job candidates can raise their expectations.

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in these fields? Consider the following insights and predictions from the Randstad 2016 Hot Jobs study: • Engineers will be highly sought after this year to support innovative technologies, especially in sectors that have not typically required engineering talent in the past, such as healthcare and entertainment.

• Technology will continue to transform finance and accounting, presenting a tremendous opportunity to elevate these types of roles.

The key will be helping to shape company strategy through a comprehensive data approach.

• Organizations will likely gravitate toward human resource candidates with specific skills to cope with an increasingly complex workforce environment, particularly

around critical matters such as talent acquisition and retention, succession and compensation planning and workforce engagement.

• There continues to be a lack of skilled information technology talent, particularly in industries that deal with the increasingly complex issues related to cyber risk and business compliance.

Companies will continue to seek those with soft skills, like strong writing and communication abilities.

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• As the economy continues to improve, manufacturing companies are expanding their businesses.

This will require an increase in highly-skilled talent. With industry workforce shortages, employers will need to consider different ways to attract and retain talent.

• The administrative role continues to evolve, particularly as new technologies are introduced into workflows.

Additionally, many organizations are coping with baby

boomers retiring at a rapid pace by advancing current employees into more senior roles, rather than replacing the positions outright. These trends create great opportunity for administrative talent.

For full study results, including HR insights and salary projections, visit randstadusa. com/workforce360.

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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 DAVID L. LYNCH 72877 DINAH SHORE DRIVE, SUITE 103-126, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270 (760) 270-9285 DESERT STAR WEEKLY Pub July 1, 6, 8, 2016. DSW16-0148 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: GORDON WARREN PRICE CASE NO. INP1600435 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of GORDON WARREN PRICE. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by LLOY PRICE, VIRGINIA LLOY JOHNSON AND LAURIE PRICE HARVEY in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that LLOY PRICE, VIRGINIA LLOY JOHNSON AND LAURIE PRICE HARVEY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s 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: 08/02/16 at 8:45AM in Dept. 1A located at 46-200 OASIS STREET, INDIO, CA 92201 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 MARK L. SHARE DE CASTRO WEST CHODOROW MENDLER GLICKFELD & NASS, INC. 10960 WILSHIRE BLVD #1400 LOS ANGELES CA 90024 7/1, 7/6, 7/8/16 CNS-2898828# DESERT STAR WEEKLY. DSW16-0147

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DEBORAH OSBORNE PROKOPOWICZ aka DEBBIE PROKOPOWICZ aka DEBBIE OSBORNE aka DEBORAH OSBORNE CASE NO. INP1600439 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of DEBORAH OSBORNE PROKOPOWICZ aka DEBBIE PROKOPOWICZ aka DEBBIE OSBORNE aka DEBORAH OSBORNE. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by ANGIE SLAUGHTER in the Superior Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE, Indio Division. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ANGIE SLAUGHTER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s 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: August 11, 2016 at 8:45AM in Dept. 1A located at 46-200 Oasis Street, Indio, CA 92201. 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: Halli B. Heston, Esq. Heston & Heston, Attorneys at Law 19700 Fairchild Road, Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 222-1041. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, Case No.: PSC1603015 SUPERIOR Publish July 13, 15, 20. DSW16-1202 COURT OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE RIVERSIDE, PALM SPRINGS BRANCH, 3255 E. OF: SAM JONES aka SAM WAYNE JONES NO. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY PALM SPRINGS, CA INP1600183 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, 92262. DESERT JUDICIAL BRANCH. TO ALL contingent creditors, and persons who may oth- INTERESTED PERSONS: 1) Petitioner: CRISTIAN erwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both PINEDA PEDRO, ORALIA GUEVARA HERNANDEZ of SAM JONES aka SAM WAYNE JONES. A PETI- filed a petition with this court for a decree changing TION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JOANNA names as follows: Present Name: AXEL PINEDA AVERETT in the Superior Court of California, County to Proposed Name: AXEL PINEDA GUEVARA. 2) of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested requests that JOANNA AVERETT be appointed as in this matter appear before this court at the hearpersonal representative to administer the estate ing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the petition for change of name should not be granted. decedent’s WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted Any person objecting to the name change described to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available above must file a written objection that includes the for examination in the file kept by the court. THE reasons for the objection at least two court days PETITION requests authority to administer the estate before the matter is scheduled to be heard and under the Independent Administration of Estates Act must appear at the hearing to show cause why the . (This authority will allow the personal representative petition should not be granted. If no written objecto take many actions without obtaining court ap- tion is timely filed, the court may grant the petition proval. Before taking certain very important actions, without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING - Date, however, the personal representative will be required Time and Place: August 26, 2016 8:30 a.m. Departto give notice to interested persons unless they ment PS3. Address: 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON have waived notice or consented to the proposed WAY PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Superior Court of action.) The independent administration authority California, Riverside County, Palm Springs. A copy of will be granted unless an interested person files an this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least objection to the petition and shows good cause why once a week for four successive weeks prior to the the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING date set for hearing on this petition in the following on the petition will be held in this court as follows: newspaper of general circulation, printed in this 08/9/16 at 8:45AM in Dept. 1A located at 46-200 county: DESERT STAR WEEKLY, 13279 Palm Drive OASIS STREET, INDIO, CA 92201 IF YOU OBJECT Suite 5, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Dated: June to the granting of the petition, you should appear at 29, 2016 Judge of the Superior Court. Pub July 13, the hearing and state your objections or file written 20, 27, August 3, 2016. DSW16-1206 objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of NAME, Case No.: PSC1603029 SUPERIOR the decedent, you must file your claim with the court COURT OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF and mail a copy to the personal representative ap- RIVERSIDE, PALM SPRINGS BRANCH, 3255 E. pointed by the court within the later of either (1) four TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY PALM SPRINGS, CA months from the date of first issuance of letters to a 92262. DESERT JUDICIAL BRANCH. TO ALL general personal representative, as defined in sec- INTERESTED PERSONS: 1) Petitioner: JULIA tion 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 ELIZABETH MAY LEWIS filed a petition with this days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to court for a decree changing names as follows: you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Present Name: JULIA ELIZABETH MAY LEWIS Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal to Proposed Name: HARLEQUIN JEM LEWIS. 2) authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in this matter appear before this court at the hearin California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by ing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, petition for change of name should not be granted. you may file with the court a Request for Special Any person objecting to the name change described Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory above must file a written objection that includes the and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or reasons for the objection at least two court days account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. before the matter is scheduled to be heard and A Request for Special Notice form is available from must appear at the hearing to show cause why the the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner WILLIAM M. petition should not be granted. If no written objecNASSAR LAW OFFICE OF WILLIAM M. NASSAR tion is timely filed, the court may grant the petition 1461 FORD STREET, SUITE 203, REDLANDS, CA without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING - Date, 92373 (909) 307-2000. DESERT STAR WEEKLY Time and Place: August 24, 2016 8:30 a.m. Department PS3. Address: 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON Pub July 1, 6, 8, 2016. DSW16-0149 WAY PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Superior Court of NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE California, Riverside County, Palm Springs. A copy OF: INEZ GABRIEL aka INEZ JOHNSON GABRIEL of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at CASE NO. INP1600324 To all heirs, beneficiaries, least once a week for four successive weeks prior creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who to the date set for hearing on this petition in the folmay otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, lowing newspaper of general circulation, printed in or both of INEZ GABRIEL aka INEZ JOHNSON this county: DESERT STAR WEEKLY, 13279 Palm GABRIEL. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been Drive Suite 5, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Dated: filed by GUSTAVO J. ORTEGA, JR. in the Superior June 29, 2016 Judge of the Superior Court. Pub Court of California, County of RIVERSIDE. THE July 6, 13, 20, 27, 2016. DSW16-1195 PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that GUSTAVO J. ORTEGA JR. be appointed as personal repre- ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF sentative to administer the estate of the decedent. NAME, Case No.: PSC1602437 SUPERIOR THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL and COURT OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL RIVERSIDE, PALM SPRINGS BRANCH, 3255 E. and any codicils are available for examination in TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY PALM SPRINGS, CA the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests 92262. DESERT JUDICIAL BRANCH. TO ALL authority to administer the estate under the Indepen- INTERESTED PERSONS: 1) Petitioner: M. YONG dent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority BANNISTER-RUSH filed a petition with this court will allow the personal representative to take many for a decree changing names as follows: Present actions without obtaining court approval. Before Name: MI YONG BANNISTER-RUSH to Proposed taking certain very important actions, however, the Name: MI YONG RUSH. 2) THE COURT ORDERS personal representative will be required to give no- that all persons interested in this matter appear tice to interested persons unless they have waived before this court at the hearing indicated below to notice or consented to the proposed action.) The show cause, if any, why the petition for change of independent administration authority will be granted name should not be granted. Any person objecting unless an interested person files an objection to to the name change described above must file a the petition and shows good cause why the court written objection that includes the reasons for the should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the objection at least two court days before the matter petition will be held in this court as follows: 07/21/16 is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the at 8:45AM in Dept. 1A located at 46-200 OASIS hearing to show cause why the petition should not STREET, INDIO, CA 92201 IF YOU OBJECT to be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the granting of the petition, you should appear at the court may grant the petition without a hearing. the hearing and state your objections or file written NOTICE OF HEARING - Date, Time and Place: objections with the court before the hearing. Your August 12, 2016 8:30 a.m. Department PS3. Adappearance may be in person or by your attorney. dress: 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY PALM IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor SPRINGS, CA 92262. Superior Court of California,

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Riverside County, Palm Springs. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on this petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: DESERT STAR WEEKLY, 13279 Palm Drive Suite 5, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Dated: June 15, 2016 Judge of the Superior Court. Pub June 22, 29, July 6, 13, 2016. DSW16-1184 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI¬NESS AS: R & R BUILDING MAINTENANCE 82491 GARDEN AVE, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: “J” REFUGIO VALTIERRA GALLEGOS 82491 GARDEN AVE, INDIO, CA 92201. REYNA ISABEL VALTIERRA 82491 GARDEN AVE, INDIO, CA 92201 Business is conducted by: CO-PARTNERS. 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: “J” REFUGIO VALTIERRA GALLEGOS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on July 8, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201608671 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 AUTHO¬RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COM¬MON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSI¬NESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 2016. DSW16-1210

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Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201608083 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 AUTHO¬RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COM¬MON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSI¬NESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 2016. DSW16-1203

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI¬NESS AS: HAN’S AUTOMOTIVE 83575 PEACH ST, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County.

Full name of registrant: MICHAEL DEWAYNE JONES 83575 PEACH STREET, INDIO, CA 92201.

Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: MICHAEL DEWAYNE JONES. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 24, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201608083 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 AUTHO¬RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COM¬MON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSI¬NESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub July 13, 20, 27, THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING August 3, 2016. DSW16-1201 BUSI¬NESS AS:HOPE FOR HOME 6582 CORDIERITE COURT, MIRA LOMA, CA 91752. Riverside FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT County; 12523 LIMONITE AVENUE, #440-421, THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING MIRA LOMA, CA 91752. Full name of registrant: BUSI¬NESS AS: IMAN MOBILE REPAIR 82063 LAMONT GARNER KARRIEM 8137 MANCHES- PRIMROSE AVE, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside CounTER AVENUE #237, PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293 ty. Full name of registrant: MANUEL- -BRICENO Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant 82063 PRIMROSE, INDIO, CA 92201. Business commenced to transact business under the fictitious is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not business name(s) listed above on 12/10/2009. I yet begun to transact business under the fictitious declare that all the information in this statement business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as information in this statement is true and correct. (A true, information which he or she knows to be false, registrant, who declares as true, information which is guilty of a crime). Signed: LAMONT GARNER he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime).

KARRIEM. This statement was filed with the County Signed: MANUEL- -BRICENO. This statement Clerk of Riverside County on July 7, 2016. Peter was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. on July 6, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County R-201608595 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSI- Clerk Recorder File No. R-201608509 NOTICE — NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEBEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATE- MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHO¬RIZE THE USE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME AUTHO¬RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICIN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER TITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COM¬MON LAW RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSI¬NESS OR COM¬MON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub July 13, 20, 27, SEQ., BUSI¬NESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE).

August 3, 2016. DSW16-1209 Pub July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 2016. DSW16-1199 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI¬NESS AS: BLUE HORIZON HOSPICE 400 S. FARRELL DRIVE SUITE B100, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: BRIDGE AGENCY, INC. 3442 FOOTHILL BLVD. #147, LA CRESCENTA, CA 91214-CA. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. 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: DENNIS LO YAO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on July 7, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201608615 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 AUTHO¬RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COM¬MON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSI¬NESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE).

Pub July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 2016. DSW16-1208

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI¬NESS AS: IGLESIA ASAMBLEA HISPANA 34400 DATE PALM DR, SUITE J, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County; 66540 FLORA AVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Full name of registrant: ERNESTO RAMIREZ FIGUEROA 66540 FLORA AVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240.

FELICITAS- -RAMIREZ 66540 FLORA AVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Business is conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2016. 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: ERNESTO RAMIREZ FIGUEROA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on July 5, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201608449 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 AUTHO¬RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COM¬MON LAW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSI¬NESS THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub July 13, 20, 27, BUSI¬NESS AS: AUTO TECH GENERAL ME- August 3, 2016. DSW16-1198 CHANIC 15775 PALM DR, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT TEODORO- -SANTIBANEZ BRAVO 10611 AVALON THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING PL, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business BUSI¬NESS AS: BCL SOLAR ELECTRIC EXPRESS is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not LLC 16885 AVENIDA MANZANA, DESERT HOT yet begun to transact business under the fictitious SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County; 36068 business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the HIDDEN SPRINGS RD, STE C-190, WILDOMAR, information in this statement is true and correct. CA 92595. Full name of registrant: BCL SOLAR (A registrant, who declares as true, information ELECTRIC EXPRESS LLC 16885 AVENIDA MANwhich he or she knows to be false, is guilty of ZANA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240-CA. a crime). Signed: TEODORO- -SANTIBANEZ Business is conducted by: LIMITITED LIABILITY BRAVO. This statement was filed with the County COMPANY. Registrant has not yet begun to transact Clerk of Riverside County on July 8, 2016. Peter business under the fictitious business name(s) listed Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. above. I declare that all the information in this stateR-201608668 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSI- ment is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS as true, information which he or she knows to be FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: LIDIA GONZAOF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS LEZ-PEREZ, MANAGING MEMBER. This statement BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATE- on June 30, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHO¬RIZE THE USE Clerk Recorder File No. R-201608353 NOTICE — IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COM¬MON LAW FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSI¬NESS A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEAND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub July 13, 20, 27, MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE August 3, 2016. DSW16-1205 FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHO¬RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT TITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE BUSI¬NESS AS: HAN’S AUTOMOTIVE 83575 OR COM¬MON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. PEACH ST, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County. SEQ., BUSI¬NESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE).

Full name of registrant: MICHAEL DEWAYNE Pub July 6, 13, 20, 27, 2016. DSW16-1197 JONES 83575 PEACH STREET, INDIO, CA 92201.

Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT has not yet begun to transact business under the THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare BUSI¬NESS AS: PEREZCHICA CONSTRUCTION that all the information in this statement is true 68380 VERANO RD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ELSAinformation which he or she knows to be false, is -PEREZCHICA 68380 VERANO RD, CATHEDRAL guilty of a crime). Signed: MICHAEL DEWAYNE CITY, CA 92234. JUAN MANUEL PEREZCHICA JONES. This statement was filed with the County 68380 VERANO RD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234.

Clerk of Riverside County on June 24, 2016. Peter Business is conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE.

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Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1985.

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: ELSA- -PEREZCHICA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 30, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201608329 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 AUTHO¬RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COM¬MON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSI¬NESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub July 6, 13, 20, 27, 2016. DSW16-1196 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI¬NESS AS: MR & MRS SELFIE 13734 OVERLOOK DR, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: DOLORES DANIELLE CASTELLANO 13734 OVERLOOK DR, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: DOLORES DANIELLE CASTELLANO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 9, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201607403 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 AUTHO¬RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COM¬MON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSI¬NESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 2016. DSW16-1194 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI¬NESS AS: BLT CONSULTING 3661 BANDINI AVE, RIVERSIDE, CA 92506. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: VINCENT MILO ALLEN 3661 BANDINI AVE, RIVERSIDE, CA 92506. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/9/2016. 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: VINCENT MILO ALLEN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 06, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201607169 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 AUTHO¬RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COM¬MON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSI¬NESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 2016. DSW16-1193 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI¬NESS AS: ALL AMERICAN MECHANICAL 74672 GARY, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Riverside County; PO BOX 4813, LA QUINTA, CA 92253.

Full name of registrant: MIKAEL DAVID GORDON 74672 GARY, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/31/2016. 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: MIKAEL DAVID GORDON. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 31, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201606969 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 AUTHO¬RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COM¬MON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSI¬NESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 2016. DSW16-1192 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI¬NESS AS: MARS WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT 45507 SMURR ST, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: IVAN- -CONSTANTINO 80889 AVERY DR., INDIO, CA 92201.

JUSTIN ALBERT RODRIGUEZ 49150 BRALEY CT., INDIO, CA 92201. Business is conducted by: CO-PARTNERS. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 6/06/2016. 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: IVAN- -CONSTANTINO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 14, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201607583 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 AUTHO¬RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COM¬MON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSI¬NESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE).

Pub June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 2016. DSW16-1191 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: DC DYNAMIC CLEANING 9440 BROOKLINE AVENUE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240.

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Riverside County. Full name of registrant: DAVON CHANTRY CARR 9440 BROOKLINE AVENUE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240; CAMERRON FORRESTER CARR 9440 BROOKLINE AVENUE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by: GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. 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: DAVON CHANTRY CARR, PARTNER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 15, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201607621 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). Pub June, 22, 29, July 6, 13, 2016. DSW16-1186 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following fictitious business name(s) VIP PLAZA LLT 34-400 AND 34-432 DATE PALM DRIVE, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s): RONALD COURTNEY FAUGHT, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE RONALD C. FAUGHT AND STELLA M. FAUGHT LIVING TRUST DATED FEBRUARY 21, 2003, 663 FOXBROOK DRIVE, GLENDORA, CA 91740. STELLA MARIE FAUGHT, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE RONALD C. FAUGHT AND STELLA M. FAUGHT LIVING TRUSTE DATED FEBRUARY 21, 2003. This business is conducted by: TRUST. The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on: OCTOBER 14, 2015. 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: RONALD COURTNEY FAUGHT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder on June 16, 2016 File No. R-201511392 Pub June 22, 29, July 6, 13, 2016 DSW16-1185 APN: 727-331-056-6 TS No: CA08000229-16-1 TO No: 160016958-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED May 18, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On August 9, 2016 at 09:00 AM, in front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on May 30, 2007, as Instrument No. 2007-0353698, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by JUAN B AGUILAR, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for IMPERIAL LENDING, LLC as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 91108 GARDENIA CT, MECCA, CA 92254 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $94,271.75 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee.

In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call In Source Logic at 702-659-7766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08000229-16-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: June 27, 2016 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08000229-16-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Miguel Ochoa, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ORDER NO. CA16002286-1, PUB DATES: 07/13/2016, 07/20/2016, 07/27/2016. DSW16-1207 RE:Creditor Association: Tuscany Hills Landscape and Recreation Corporation R e c o rd e d Owner: Clayton W. King, as Trustee of the Clayton W. King Living Trust April 29, 2008 Property Address: 29 Villa Valtelena, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532 Mailing Address: 29 Villa Valtelena, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

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NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件 包含一个信息摘 참고사항: 본첨부문서에정보요약 서가있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT LIEN (CIVIL CODE SECTION 5675) RECORDED MAY 20, 2014 UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONSULT A LAWYER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 22, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. , PETERS & FREEDMAN, L.L.P. as Trustee, or Successor Trustee or Substituted Trustee of that certain Notice of Delinquent Assessment which was caused to be recorded by Tuscany Hills Landscape and Recreation Corporation(“Creditor Association”) pursuant to the authority of Civil Code Section 5675 in order to secure obligations in favor of the Creditor Association, which Notice of Delinquent Assessment was recorded on May 20, 2014, as File/Page No. 2014-0183939 of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, and pursuant to that certain Notice of Default and Election to Sell recorded on November 4, 2014, as File/ Page No. 2014-0422085 of Official Records of said County, will sell at public auction, under the power of sale conferred by Civil Code Section 5700, to the highest bidder for cash in lawful money of the United States of America or cashiers check made payable to the creditor Association, at the offices of Peters & Freedman, L.L.P., 43100 Cook Street Suite 202, Palm Desert, CA 92211, in the City of Palm Desert, County of Riverside, State of California, all that right, title and interest in the property situated in said County and State which is legally described in Exhibit A Street address or other common designation of Property to be sold: 29 Villa Valtelena, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532, The record owner of which is Clayton W. King, as Trustee of the Clayton W. King Living Trust dated April 29, 2008, ( “Owner”). Names and Address of Creditor Association at whose request the sale is being conducted: Tuscany Hills Landscape and Recreation Corporation c/o Peters & Freedman, L.L.P. 43100 Cook Street Suite 202 Palm Desert, CA 92211 (760) 773-4463 Directions to and a detailed description of the above-described real property may be obtained by requesting the same in writing to the above-named beneficiary (“Creditor Association”) within ten (10) days from the first publication of this notice. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the unpaid balance currently due and owing under the aforesaid Notice of Delinquent Assessment and/or late fees, costs of collection (including attorneys’ fees), and interest, which said Owner is obligated to pay Creditor Association under Civil Code Section 5650, and fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee. NOTE: THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD SUBJECT TO A RIGHT OF REDEMPTION CREATED BY CIVIL CODE5715. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the Property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $17,208.00. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may visit this Internet Web site www. hoalaw.com/foreclosureinfofor information regarding the sale of this property, using the file/TS number assigned to this case: 1492P450-00601-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: ________Tuscany Hills Landscape and Recreation Corporation By: John P. Starrs, for Peters & Freedman, LLP, as Trustee, Attorney, and Authorized Agent for Tuscany Hills Landscape and Recreation Corporation A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document State of California County of San Diego ) On _______before me, a Notary Public, personally appeared John P. Starrs, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that she executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity (ies), and that by her signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct. WITNESS my hand and official seal Signature _____________(seal). Pub June 29, 2016, July 6, July 13, 2016 DSW16-1190 T. S. No: A548241 CA Unit Code: A FNMA Loan#: 6000429451 Loan No: 10888-3000013926/BANKSON AP #1: 693-095-012-9 32679 FLAGSTAFF AVENUE, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276-3668 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T D SERVICE COMPANY, as duly appointed Trustee under the following described Deed of Trust WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States) and/or the cashier’s, certified or other checks specified in Civil Code Section 2924h (payable in full at the time of sale to T.D. Service Company) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property hereinafter described: Trustor: DONNA JEAN BANKSON Recorded June 23, 2008 as Instr. No. 20080340278 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of RIVERSIDE County; CALIFORNIA , pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded March 25, 2016 as Instr. No. 20160116498 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of RIVERSIDE County CALIFORNIA. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED JUNE 16, 2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 32679 FLAGSTAFF AVENUE, THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276-3668 “(If a street address or common designation of property is shown above, no warranty is given as to its completeness or correctness).” Said Sale of property will be made in “as is” condition without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest as in said note provided, advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Said sale will be held on: AUGUST 8, 2016, AT 3:00 P.M. *IN FRONT OF THE BUILDING NEAR THE FLAG POLES, (NORTHEAST CORNER OF WEST SIXTH STREET AND SOUTH BUENA VISTA AVENUE) 849 WEST SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA 92882 At the time of the initial publication of this notice, the total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the above described Deed of

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Trust and estimated costs, expenses, and advances is $142,042.22. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (888) 988-6736 or visit this Internet Web site: salestrack.tdsf.com, using the file number assigned to this case A548241 A. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: June 23, 2016 T D SERVICE COMPANY as said Trustee MARLENE CLEGHORN, ASSISTANT SECRETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY 4000 W. Metropolitan Drive, Suite 400 Orange, CA 92868-0000 The Beneficiary may be attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose. If available, the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number(s) on the day before the sale: (888) 988-6736 or you may access sales information at salestrack.tdsf.com, TAC# 996161 PUB: 06/29/16, 07/06/16, 07/13/16. DSW16-1189 APN: 644-143-009-7 TS No: CA08000576-16-1 TO No: 95309647-55 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED July 19, 2010. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 28, 2016 at 09:00 AM, in front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on July 22, 2010, as Instrument No. 2010-0341893, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by ROSA ROCHIN, A SINGLE WOMAN., as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for FIRST NATIONS HOME FINANCE CORP., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 68195 CALLE LAS TIENDAS, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encum-

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brances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $106,590.42 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee.

In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call In Source Logic at 702-659-7766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08000576-16-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: June 18, 2016 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08000576-16-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Miguel Ochoa, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ORDER NO. CA16002174-1, PUB DATES: 06/29/2016, 07/06/2016, 07/13/2016. DSW16-1187 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST Loan No.: 2015-0016 / MELENDEZ RESS Order No.: 75890 A.P. NUMBER 778-200-022-2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/02/2015, UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on 07/20/2016, at 09:00AM of said day, At the front entrance of the former Corona Police Department at

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849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA., La Costa Loans, Inc., a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in that certain Deed of Trust executed by MELENDEZ INVESTMENTS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 50.000% INTEREST, AND CREATIVE TRENDS CAPITOL & REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, LLC, A NEVADA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 50.000% INTEREST, AS TENANTS IN COMMON recorded on 04/10/2015, in Book N/A of Official Records of RIVERSIDE County, at page N/A, Recorder’s Instrument No. 2015-0144625, by reason of a breach or default in payment or performance of the obligations secured thereby, including that breach or default, Notice of which was recorded 03/23/2016 as Recorder’s Instrument No. 2016-0112252, in Book n/a, at page n/a, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, lawful money of the United States, evidenced by a Cashier’s Check drawn on a state or national bank, or the equivalent thereof drawn on any other financial institution specified in section 5102 of the California Financial Code, authorized to do business in the State of California, ALL PAYABLE AT THE TIME OF SALE, all right, title and interest held by it as Trustee, in that real property situated in said County and State, described as follows: Lot 21, Tract 4164, per Book 70, pages 87 and 88, of Maps The street address or other common designation of the real property hereinabove described is purported to be: 85535 VINETA LANE, COACHELLA, CA 92236. The undersigned disclaims all liability for any incorrectness in said street address or other common designation. Said sale will be made without warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, or other encumbrances, to satisfy the unpaid obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest and other sums as provided therein; plus advances, if any, thereunder and interest thereon; and plus fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

The total amount of said obligations at the time of initial publication of this Notice is $109,955.64. In the event that the deed of trust described in this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is secured by real property containing from one to four single-family residences, the following notices are provided pursuant to the provisions of Civil Code section 2924f: NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee’s sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 75890. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not be immediately reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Dated: 06/23/2016 La Costa Loans, Inc., a California corporation, as Trustee By: RESS Financial Corporation, a California corporation, Its Agent By: BRUCE R. BEASLEY, PRESIDENT 1780 Town and Country Drive, Suite 105, Norco, CA 92860-3618 (SEAL) Tel.: (951) 270-0164 or (800)343-7377 FAX: (951)270-2673 Trustee’s Sale Information: (916) 939-0772 or www.nationwideposting.com NPP0285533 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 06/29/2016, 07/06/2016, 07/13/2016. DSW16-1188

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What Small Business Owners Need to Know About Hiring

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Maintain your brand’s integrity by building the ideal team. • Small business owners tend to have a packed schedule and a strict budget.

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By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif. Today is the last day to put in your two cents about new regulations on gas pipelines, designed to prevent disasters like the fiery explosion that killed eight people and destroyed 38 homes in the Bay Area town of San Bruno, six years ago.

The public-comment period ends today for rules proposed by the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety

Administration. The changes would require more safety testing on 300,000 miles of existing transmission pipelines, and another 356,000 miles of gathering lines still to be built.

Holly Pearen, a senior attorney with the Environmental Defense Fund said, “The integrity assessments that are proposed would be incredibly helpful from a public safety standpoint and from an environmental standpoint.

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By KMIR News Staff RIVERSIDE, Ca. - A Navy man suspected of stabbing his girlfriend to death over the weekend was arrested this morning after leading authorities on a high-speed road chase from

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At the request of Riverside law enforcement, San Diego police tracked down the fugitive’s car in the 8200 block of Hurlbut Street in Serra Mesa about

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The suspect, identified as Jared Bischoff, 25, of Riverside, fled in the white 2013 Kia Optima, leading patrol personnel over various city streets in

the Clairemont Mesa area before entering northbound Interstate 805, Hodge said.

The pursuit, which at times reached speeds around 100 mph, continued to the north on I-5, then to the east on state Route 78 in the Oceanside area.

Near Rancho Santa Fe Road in San Marcos, the California Highway Patrol took over the chase, which soon entered northbound Interstate 15.

After reaching Riverside County, the suspect exited the freeway and continued fleeing on city streets for a time before finally pulling over near the intersection of Grand Avenue and Rubidoux Boulevard and getting arrested.

The killing for which Bischoff was being sought occurred at 5:15 p.m. Sunday near the intersection of Calmhill Drive and California Avenue.

The victim, whose name was being withheld pending family notification, died at a hospital of multiple stab wounds, according to Riverside police. Source KMIR

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Advance Tickets for Stagecoach Festival on Sale Friday

By KMIR News Staff INDIO, Ca. - An advance ticket sale will be held this Friday for the 2017 Stagecoach Music Festival, offering country music fans their first chance to sell out the Empire Polo Grounds in Indio yet again, festival organizers announced today.

Beginning Friday at 9 a.m. and ending at midnight, the first round of festival passes will be available online -- at www.stagecoachfestival.com -- for the 11th annual festival, which will be held April 28-30.

Recently crowned Festival of the Year at the 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards, Stagecoach marked its 10th anniversary in the desert by drawing

in 75,000 attendees each day of the most recent weekend festival that featured headliners Eric Church, Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan.

In 2017, the festival’s attendance cap will be increased to 85,000, per an Indio City Council vote in April approving attendance increases for both the Stagecoach and Coachella festivals.

Similar to the Coachella festival’s advance sale, tickets can be purchased in full or through a monthly payment plan.

The payment plan is only available through the advance sale, splitting payments over the course of seven months.

General admission tickets are $269. Source KMIR

Brain-linked prosthetic arm scheduled to hit markets

By Desert Star Staff An advanced prosthetic arm developed by creators of the Segway and with funding from DARPA could bring a new hope to amputees. It has been dubbed the Luke in a nod to Luke Skywalker’s lifelike robotic hand from Star Wars.

Anticipated to be available by the end of 2016, the prosthetic limb is groundbreaking. The Luke integrates into users’ nervous systems by reading electrical signals on the muscle. Flexing or tensing actions performed on that muscle are mapped to actions, and movements on the prosthetic are powered by motors throughout the device.

As a result, amputees equipped with the Luke are able to perform motor actions of much greater sophistication than conventional mechanical prosthetics, which are controlled by buttons.

The Luke’s multiple motors also give it greater range of movement and flexibility than other prosthetics, and feedback sensors allow users to see how much force they are applying, meaning heavy objects can be lifted and delicate objects may be safely handled without much trouble.

Though it has been approved by the FDA for almost two years, the Luke’s commercial debut was

only announced by Mobius Bionics LLC on Friday.

Dean Kamen, who also invented the Segway personal vehicle, developed the Luke with the help of Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) funding.

“Working one-on-one with

the amputees and learning what they liked and didn’t like about using prostheses proved invaluable to our product development process. Thanks to their insight and input, we have been able to construct the most advanced FDA-cleared design that the world of upper-

limb prosthetics has seen to date,” Kamen said in a release.

The Luke’s price has not been announced yet, but such a device will certainly be very expensive, with one prosthetics manufacturer estimating the price tag to be around $100,000, according to Qmed.

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